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Work Type: Fixed term - full time

Job Function: Planning

Classification: VPSG6

Work Location: Melbourne - CBD

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/602625A

Closing Date: 14-Mar-2022

Salary Range: $125,893 - $168,473

Job Duration: 01/04/2024

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Contact: Emma Appleton

0456 757 286

Position Details

POSITION SUMMARY

An experienced manager of professional teams that can build a collaborative and performance orientated culture?

Experienced in working with a wide range of stakeholders to build and maintain partnerships and influence?

Committed to excellent urban renewal outcomes through the application of strong design skills and consultation with stakeholders and communities?

Able to work in a complex environment, to balance competing objectives and delivery high quality outcomes within specified time frames?

An exciting opportunity exists for a Manager Project Planning on a Fixed Term basis in Planning and Pipeline Development Team

The Portfolio Development, Future Projects & Planning unit strategically plans and defines projects which will deliver social and affordable housing growth and improved neighbourhood amenity on Homes Victoria land and other Government land, as part of the Big Housing Build and future pipeline development. The unit identities sites, progresses masterplans, undertakes preliminary due diligence, and defines the scope, preliminary designs and initial costs of projects to inform business cases and the required approvals for delivery and land transaction. The unit has Homes Victoria's Statutory planning function which provides specialist advice across the portfolio, ensuring HV and their funding partners are model applicants in the delivery of well-designed projects.

The Manager Project Planning will lead a team responsible for the development of masterplanning and project scoping for new and redeveloped social and affordable housing estates and neighbourhoods, and for leading the incorporation of social and affordable housing agendas into precinct, and other local spatial land use planning initiatives. As well as managing the performance of the team, the role will lead sensitive stakeholder engagement, and provide expert advice to executive leadership.

Significant strategic planning, urban design, architecture or property development experience is required, with a strong leadership and stakeholder management background. A strong urban design understanding is essential to ensure a design led planning approach to new social and affordable housing projects.

Reporting to the Director Planning and Pipeline Development, this role will be a key part of the leadership team.

For more information on the accountabilities and key selection criteria and qualification requirements for the role please refer to the Position Description attached.

MANDATORY VACCINATION POLICY

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19) based on Victorian Chief Health Officer's Directions as issued and updated from time to time. Vaccination requirements may differ from role to role based on their risk category and the duties performed. The department's policy (attached) outlines the risk categories and requirements for employees working for the department. Where relevant, proof of immunisation status may be required. For this role, you are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to commencement. Please refer to the attached policy for more information - .

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Please note, for this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your interest in this position.

In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply for this position. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and contractors, are not eligible to apply, however are encouraged to view our other opportunities at: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs).