Principal Project Leader

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Homes Victoria

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579

Occupation: Asset Management and Planning

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/CW/376441

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

**Are you**:

- Flexible and accountable, adaptable; Innovative, open to new ideas; show initiative; proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them?
- A strategic and analytical thinker with experience in undertaking data analysis and leading system development and change initiatives?
- Able to facilitate engagement and buy-in with government departments, regulators, suppliers, and other stakeholders to collaborate on a range of issues which impact, our renters, community, and the organisation?
- Able to identify opportunities to improve services and systems as part of continue improvement objectives?

At Homes Victoria our vision is simple: More homes for more Victorians. But this is so much more than bricks and mortar. We are passionate about creating great places to live and delivering great services for our renters and the community. That is why the delivery of maintenance services and supporting systems need to be completely transformed to improve renter satisfaction and deliver greater value.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Oversee and assist technical and reporting outcomes related to the compliance activities the Facilities Management Unit are responsible for.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of maintenance issues impacting the department's clients and investigate and lead critical projects that develop and review policies, professional standards, and operating practices to enhance service delivery, budget effectiveness, efficiency, and improved client outcomes.
- Forge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders and collaborate on the strategic design and development of departmental objectives that impact state-wide or significant localised service delivery to ensure effective, efficient, and coordinated maintenance services are provided for all clients.

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**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
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.