Project Manager, Built Environment

• Full ongoing position
• Salary range: $110,357 - $127,333 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the roleIn this role you will be responsible for effectively managing projects within the Built Environment program. Projects include, but are not limited to, management and implementation of the accommodation strategy including capital and minor works, service expansions, court security upgrade and includes procurement of project services.

You will be required to engage with project stakeholders, monitor, and report alignment and compliance to the established governance framework and methodology. You will need to develop and maintain strong, productive, and successful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, such as Court Services Vic (CSV).

You will also oversee and manage VLA's accommodation program plans, and prepare and maintain project specific work plans and status reports with estimation of project deliverables, milestones, timelines, and risks.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About youAs our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Prior project experience within a program structure, where a range of projects and tasks are coordinated in parallel.
• A proven track record working in capital and minor work projects, ideally within a program-based development environment, with an understanding of user experience and human centred design.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders that demonstrate respect and understanding of social and cultural differences
• Demonstrated project management methodology knowledge including budget, risk and issue tracking as well as mitigation in a program environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid

We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
• Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

How to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact John Tsiolkas, Built Environment Manager on or

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 23 November 2025.

Other relevant informationIt is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

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