Senior Project Manager - Dev. P'Ships

Department of Families Fairness and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families Fairness and Housing in Melbourne seeks a Senior Project Manager – Development Partnerships to advance social and affordable housing through partnerships with Community Housing Providers, developers and builders. You will identify development sites, assess land and planning considerations, and manage stakeholder relationships to deliver projects across contracting arrangements.

You will review due diligence, manage land transactions and acquisition activities in line with

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in property analysis and redevelopment feasibility.
• Proven ability to manage development partnerships and government stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping in complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic analysis to develop the property portfolio in the short, medium and long term, including funding and approval requirements.
• Be responsible for the performance of development partners with respect to existing and new agreements and their required deliverables with key stakeholders including Housing Australia.
• Be responsible for reporting progress through various formats and to various stakeholders and escalate any risks before they become issues.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Feasibility analysis

Land transactions

Contract management

Land development

Job description

THE ROLE

The Senior Project Manager – Development Partnerships focus is advancing social and affordable housing opportunities through key partnerships with Community Housing Providers, developers and builders. You will identify and assess potential development sites through detailed analysis and your understanding of land, development and planning considerations. You will develop and maintain the necessary stakeholder relationships to deliver key projects through a multitude of different contracting and partnership arrangements. You will review and provide feedback to due diligence and feasibility assessments, identify land assembly requirements, manage project risk and liaise with landowners to facilitate access to land for due diligence, provide program updates and facilitate the administration of land transactions. You will ensure acquisition activities are conducted appropriately to comply with the Victorian Government Land Transaction Policy and have experience in managing construction contracts. Expertise and skills in property analysis, including understanding of redevelopment and commercial feasibility drivers is required. A proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement, particularly with state government landholding agencies, is key. Project management skills are essential, along with attention to detail and the ability to create and maintain accurate records.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide strategic analysis and advice to develop the property portfolio pipeline in the short, medium and long term, including funding and approval requirements
• Be responsible for the performance of development partners with respect to existing and new agreements and their required deliverables with key stakeholders including Housing Australia
• Be responsible for reporting progress through various formats and to various stakeholders and tailoring the reporting style to suit the respective audiences and escalating any risks before they become issues