Property Projects & Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

Job summary

A state government agency in Victoria is seeking a skilled property professional to lead the design and delivery of a diverse property portfolio. This role involves overseeing capital works, refurbishments, and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance and quality in every project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property management and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders effectively. Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Expertise in planning and delivering capital works and refurbishment projects.
• Ability to manage facilities operations and maintenance programs.
• Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Proactive stakeholder engagement ensuring alignment across business functions.
• Ability to juggle multiple site-based projects while meeting timelines and budgets.
• Sound understanding of property design principles, asset management, and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a diverse property portfolio.
• Oversee capital works, refurbishments, and maintenance activities.
• Drive end-to-end property project management.
• Guide design development and manage facilities operations through third-party providers.
• Ensure quality, safety, compliance, and value in line with organisational standards.

Skills

Capital works management

Refurbishment project delivery

Facilities operations management

Stakeholder engagement

Property design principles

Job description

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At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow- focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf. We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.

About the opportunity

This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead the design, delivery, and operational performance of a diverse property portfolio. You will oversee capital works, refurbishments, and maintenance activities, ensuring every project meets established design standards, safety requirements, and operational needs.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will drive end-to-end property project management, from scoping and procurement to contractor oversight and progress reporting. You will also guide design development, support innovative solutions, and manage facilities operations through third-party providers. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and value, this role plays a key part in shaping a high-performing, customer-focused property portfolio.

About you

You are a skilled property professional with strong experience delivering capital works, refurbishments, and operational building management across multi-site portfolios. With a collaborative mindset, you bring confidence in overseeing contractors, managing design development, and ensuring facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in line with organisational standards.

You balance technical capability with strong communication, allowing you to influence stakeholders and support strategic decision-making. Your commercial awareness, problem-solving ability, and commitment to quality ensure you consistently meet project, compliance, and operational requirements while contributing to a positive, service-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Expertise in planning and delivering capital works and refurbishment projects from concept to completion.
• Confidence coordinating designers, contractors, and suppliers to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Strong capability in managing facilities operations, maintenance programs, and compliance.
• A proactive approach to stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment across diverse business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple site-based projects while maintaining timelines, budgets, and standards.
• Sound understanding of property design principles, asset management, and operational requirements.

Our

Innovation powers progress, but it doesn't come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we're proud our workforce reflects the community we work for.

What we offer

• Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave.

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying.

Please submit your application via the "Apply" button. Please note applications close Sunday 30th November 2025.

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VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.