Senior Project Manager - IT

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of a new HRIS and payroll platform for the Victorian Government, overseeing planning, procurement, implementation and go-live from start to closure. Based in Melbourne, you will manage project teams, vendors and stakeholders to ensure a secure, compliant, modern system that enhances efficiency and employee experience.

You will drive governance, risk management and benefits realisation, ensuring alignment with policy and regulatory standards while

Qualifications

• Experience leading HRIS, payroll or ERP transformations from planning through go-live.
• Proven success delivering large-scale technology projects > $1M.
• Formal PM certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a new HRIS and payroll platform from planning to close-out.
• Manage project teams, vendors and stakeholders to ensure a secure, compliant solution.
• Drive benefits realisation and risk management across the programme.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology or Project Management

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Reg PM

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/BPC/CORS/SPMITNEW

Drive HRIS and payroll transformation from planning to go-live, delivering a secure, modern platform that boosts efficiency and employee experience.

About the Role:

The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of a new HRIS and payroll platform, overseeing all project phases from planning and procurement through to implementation, go-live and closure. Managing project teams, vendors and stakeholders, the role will deliver a secure, compliant and future-ready solution that improves efficiency, reduces risk and enhances employee experience.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience leading projects through the entire lifecycle from business case and procurement through to implementation and close-out
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale HRIS, payroll, ERP or enterprise technology transformation projects exceeding $1 million
• Extensive experience managing complex vendor-led implementations
• Degree qualification in Business, Information Technology, Project Management or related discipline
• Formal project management certification such as Reg PM, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent

For more information, please visit the Position Description located at Career.vic.gov.au

About the BPC

The Building & Plumbing Commission (BPC) is Victoria's regulator for building and plumbing.

It supports the growing Victorian community through the developments of harms-based regulation that is proactive and informed by data and intelligence. The BPC regulates for better consumer outcomes and is committed to safety, compliance and buildings that last.

The BPC's aim is to improve the experience for consumers in the building system by overseeing all aspects of building quality control - regulation, insurance and dispute resolution. The BPC aspires to be a leading and trusted regulator, emphasising consumer outcomes, clear communication with practitioners, efficient processes, and a commitment to public interest

The BPC brings key regulatory, dispute resolution, and insurance functions related to the building and plumbing industry together under one roof, streamlining the process for consumers and industry, and enabling the regulator to have oversight of all complaints so they can be handled more effectively and efficiently.

Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate the diversity of our workforce.

The BPC values the benefits all our differences make and takes inclusion seriously. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Women, including into leadership and non-traditional areas; Neurodivergent people, People with Disability; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse/Marginalised people; Sexually and Gender Diverse people and from people at all stages of their careers. In short, we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Flexible work arrangements are available we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process.

Applications close Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11.59pm