Program Manager, Housing and Fairness

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Growth and development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Victorian Department of Health in Melbourne is seeking a Program Manager, Housing & Fairness to lead multi-disciplinary ICT projects from approval through delivery and ongoing support. You will mentor teams, manage budgets and report to executive sponsors in a dynamic government setting.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, PRINCE2 or PMP certification (or agile delivery experience), and a track record of delivering enterprise applications using Agile and

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is required.
• Certifications related to project management methodology (such as PRINCE2 or PMP) or relevant agile delivery is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects and workstreams across the Housing & Fairness portfolio.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior executives, business sponsors and program stakeholders.
• Lead teams through organisational and program change initiatives.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and cashflow expenditure.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring and coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field

PRINCE2 or PMP certification, or agile delivery experience

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1949834

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

The Program Delivery Unit is responsible for delivering digital transformation initiatives for both the Department of Health (DH) and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) in the capacity of a shared service. The Program Manager, Housing & Fairness supports the Housing and Fairness Portfolio and is responsible for managing a range of multi-disciplinary projects from approval to successful implementation, then to ongoing system support and management.

The role provides leadership, stakeholder management, innovation facilitation, budget and cash flow management, reporting, quality assurance and risk management, and liaises closely with executive sponsors and steering committees.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Position accountabilities -

• Lead multiple concurrent projects and workstreams across the Housing & Fairness portfolio.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior executives, business sponsors and program stakeholders.
• Lead teams through organisational and program change initiatives.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and cashflow expenditure.

Qualification(s):

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• Certifications related to project management methodology (such as PRINCE 2 or PMP) or relevant agile delivery is required.

Specialist Expertise:

• Agile project and DevOps experience will be advantageous.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) environments, delivering Enterprise applications and Microsoft technology-based solutions using agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects across a diverse portfolio of business areas.
• Proven experience in reporting to executive project boards and sponsors.
• Proven leadership experience including mentoring and coaching teams to achieve successful outcomes.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [e-mail] . For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health .

If you have any queries in relation to participation in recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email [e-mail] . Please note that unsolicited applications from third parties cannot be accepted. If you have questions regarding the role, please message the contact person listed on the advertisement directly.

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Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11.59pm