Senior Project Manager

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead tram infrastructure projects across the full lifecycle, ensuring scope, time, budget and quality are met.

You will provide technical, commercial and contractual guidance to senior leadership and work with stakeholders including the franchisee to deliver outcomes. The role emphasizes safety, inclusion and high performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in oversight, delivery and management of assets or projects in a public transport environment.
• Ability to lead complex projects within scope, time and budget.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving to resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Project planning and delivery, risk and commercial management, governance, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and issue resolution.
• Provide leadership and support to staff, promote a safe and inclusive workplace, and ensure projects meet safety, operational, asset, customer and commercial objectives.

Skills

Leadership & team building

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Decision making

People leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification (desirable)

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.

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 is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2028

The Senior Project Manager leads the delivery of tram infrastructure projects, managing scope, time, quality, budget and overall outcomes. The role provides technical, commercial and contractual advice to senior management and works closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the franchisee, across the full project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include project planning and delivery, risk and commercial management, governance, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and issue resolution. The role also provides leadership and support to staff, promotes a safe and inclusive workplace, and ensures projects meet DTP safety, operational, asset, customer and commercial objectives.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’resomeone who:

• Can bring people and teams together, build strong relationships and create a collaborative culture focused on shared outcomes.
• Can lead complex projects, balance competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed scope, time and budget.
• Applies critical thinking, sound judgement and practical problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues and make informed decisions.
• Builds trusted stakeholder relationships by understanding different perspectives, anticipating needs and influencing positive outcomes.
• Leads and supports people by setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback and fostering an engaged, inclusive and high-performing team.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in the oversight, delivery and management of assets or projects in a public transport environment (mandatory).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

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 11.59pm on Monday, 21 September 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Chris Leahy, A/ Associate Director, Tram Projects at***************@transport.vic.gov.au

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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