Principal Project Lead

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Homes Victoria

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Asset Management and Planning

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/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**

The Principal Project Lead Compliance, Safety, and Incident Management will lead the delivery of the RTA Compliance Safety check program. Leveraging your expertise in departmental systems and processes, particularly in the Facilities Management Unit and its CMMS, you will lead and support projects within Asset Management, introducing innovative methodologies to optimise benefits and streamline operations.

Your responsibilities include providing leadership to the team, fostering excellence in staff management, and ensuring continuous improvement through reporting and measurement. With a comprehensive understanding of compliance and risk, you play a crucial role in safeguarding project integrity, promoting accountability, and enhancing client satisfaction within the maintenance sector.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Manage and lead the RTA safety check allocations and compliance activities within the Facilities Management Unit, ensuring meticulous adherence to regulatory standards and operational effectiveness, while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of RTA compliance and Minimum Rental Standards, and coordinating contractor engagement and monitoring as needed.
- Manage & proactively identify and address emerging issues in RTA compliance and Minimum Rental Standards, effectively mitigating disruptions or hazards for the department, including oversight of contractor activities and performance.
- Lead key projects aimed at refining policies, professional standards, and operational practices to optimize service delivery, budget allocation, operational efficiency, and enhance renter satisfaction, collaborating with contractors as necessary, while also spearheading intricate projects focusing on establishing quality standards, robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and analytical processes relevant to RTA compliance and Minimum Rental Standards activities, overseeing contractor involvement and performance.

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**COVID-19 VACCINATION**
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current **ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice**, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

**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.