Technical Design Manager

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The role requires a dynamic and flexible candidate with experience in large scale construction projects including housing.
In this ongoing role, you'll report to the Principal Project Specialist and be part of a highly skilled, supportive project delivery team.
THE ROLEThe Technical Design Manager will be instrumental to the delivery and success of the High-Rise Redevelopment Program.
The role requires a dynamic and flexible candidate with experience in large scale construction projects including housing.
In this ongoing role, you'll report to the Principal Project Specialist and be part of a highly skilled, supportive project delivery team.Day-to-day Your Responsibilities Will IncludeManage a highly specialised design development process under a public private partnership delivery model and lead a technical design team comprising VPS staff and external consultants to provide authoritative, strategic and expert advice on a range of complex project design and technical issues.Effectively engage and negotiate with project partners and contractors to achieve project objectives and outcomes and manage interface risks.Ensure compliance with project specifications through the planning, design development and construction phases and transition to operations.Engage and manage interactions with key project stakeholders, including Councils, authorities, community stakeholders and neighbours, Program areas within the Department, and various other Victorian Government departments (including the Department of Transport and Planning and the Office of the Victorian Government Architect).Ensure projects are designed in accordance with project specifications and requirements and developed within the required project timeframes and budget.About YouYou bring the vision, initiative and collaborative leadership needed to deliver this urban renewal projects.
The skills, experience and mindset we're looking for include:Extensive experience managing the technical design development for large-scale Partnerships Victoria projects (preferably social infrastructure), ensuring quality, cost, and time outcomes.
Demonstrated expertise in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary social infrastructure PPP projects are highly desirable and/or large-scale residential housing developments.
Proven ability to provide authoritative advice across all project phases, lead and develop design management teams, and align design delivery with strategic and project objectives.
For more details, please open the position description.WHAT WE OFFER We're committed to creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our people:17.5% leave loading + a range of leave entitlements for parents, carers and purchased leave options Hybrid work model & flexible work options Annual mobility payment + salary increases and structured progression pathways Professional development and study support to help you grow Salary packaging perks incl.
super top-ups + novated leasing Discounted public transport options We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community.
We recognise the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings for our employees and in turn, encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability and others from under-represented backgrounds to apply.How To ApplyReady to be part of something transformative and help reimaging what public housing can be? Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 20 August 2025Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume.
You don't need to address the Key Selection Criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience.
Attachments can be uploaded in.doc,.docx,.pdf,.txt or.rtf formats.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs ( note: Recruitment agencies need not contact us.
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