Project Manager Fleet and Tunnel

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Fleet and Tunnel to contribute to Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel project. You will manage residual work streams, lead planning, budgeting, and assurance activities, and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

The role reports to the Associate Director Fleet and Tunnel and requires strong project controls, risk management and the ability to handle complex priorities in a

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering complex projects across the lifecycle.
• Proven experience delivering technical assurance outcomes.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or related disciplines.
• Rail, infrastructure or public transport experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage residual programs of work following Metro Tunnel operationalisation.
• Lead requirements setting, project planning, and budget forecasting and management.
• Oversee risk and issue management and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project delivery

Interface management

Critical thinking

Political context

Technical assurance

Education

Engineering/Project management degree

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

THIS ROLE IS FIXED TERM TO 31 DEC 2027

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Project Manager – Fleet and Tunnel to contribute to the ongoing success of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel, one of the most significant transformations of Victoria’s metropolitan rail network.

Reporting to the Associate Director Fleet & Tunnel, you will manage residual programs of work following the operationalisation of the Metro Tunnel. You will lead requirements setting, technical assurance, project planning, budget forecasting and management, risk and issue management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Whatwe’relookingfor

You will bring strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, commercial and project controls knowledge, and the ability to think laterally, solve complex problems and communicate effectively while managing emerging priorities, risks and issues.

Project Delivery (Accomplished) – able to translate strategies into programs or projects that enables achievement of outcomes require;

Interface Management (Accomplished) – Holds advanced knowledge in interface management and contributes to the advancement of interface management capabilities

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Applied) – Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines.

Political and Organisational Context (Applied) – Understands issues and pressures to which the organisation has to respond;

Technical Assurance - Holds advanced knowledge in technical assurance and contributes to the advancement of technical assurance capabilities within the organisation.

Qualifications and experience

Mandatory

• Track record of successfully delivering complex projects across the project lifecycle
• Proven experience of delivering technical assurance outcomes
• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Project Management or other relevant disciplines
• Rail, infrastructure or public transport experience

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Thursday, 29 Oct2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Mario Del Mastro - Associate Director Fleet and Tunnel at at***************@transport.vic.gov.au

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