Senior Project Manager

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

State Government of Victoria is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee governance, risks and delivery for complex transport ticketing initiatives. You will coordinate operators, stakeholders and partners, ensuring smooth transition to operations and robust reporting to senior leadership.

Role requires managing large-scale programmes with strong policy, change management and stakeholder engagement. Based in Melbourne with a focus on public transport ticketing systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management delivering large-scale systems or infrastructure.
• Strong governance, risk management and performance monitoring experience.
• Ability to translate strategy into delivery and manage dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance, risks, dependencies, suppliers and integrated delivery plans.
• Coordinate transport operators, government stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Provide clear reporting and advice to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Delivery reporting

Change management

Education

PM qualification/degree

PRINCE2/PMBOK/AIPM

Tools

MS Project

Ticketing systems knowledge

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12527

About Us

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

The role oversees governance, risks, dependencies, suppliers and integrated delivery plans, while coordinating transport operators, government stakeholders and delivery partners. It provides clear reporting and advice to senior management, leads multidisciplinary teams, builds strong stakeholder relationships, resolves delivery issues, and supports operational readiness and the successful transition of assets and services into ongoing operations.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• You’re an accomplished project manager who can lead complex projects and deliver outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.
• You’re skilled at translating strategy into effective project delivery, with strong governance, risk management and performance monitoring.
• You apply sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex issues and make informed decisions.
• You build strong stakeholder relationships, address issues constructively and work collaboratively across teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• You’re adaptable and open to new approaches, with the confidence to adjust strategies when needed and bring others along.

Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

• Demonstrated project management experience delivering large- scale ticketing and fare collection systems or comparable technology implementations, including device rollout, business readiness and change management across complex stakeholder environments. (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated understanding of ticketing systems, fare structures and business rules with experience advising customer, operational and policy stakeholders on the implications of system functionality, operational requirements and technical constraints (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience managing end to end project delivery, including planning, governance, supplier management, budget, risk management and executive reporting (Mandatory)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, technology, business management or a related discipline, or accreditation in a recognised project management methodology such as PRINCE2, PMBOK or AIPM. (Desirable)

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.

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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For further information about the role, please contact Matt Grindrod, Director Delivery – Public Transport Ticketing, [e-mail].

Applications close Friday 16 October 2026 at 11.59pm