Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12354
About the Branch/Group
The Government Services Policy and Strategy Division provides expert policy advice helping set the strategic direction and reform agenda of the Department of Government Services and the government services portfolio. The Division is responsible for policy and strategy advice in relation to digital, emerging technology, identity, shared services, procurement, accommodation, cyber and telecommunications.
About the Role
The Manager, Whole of Victorian Government Real Estate leads the strategic management and performance of the DGS-managed property portfolio, encompassing a complex mix of leased and owned assets, including VPS offices and critical public-facing facilities. The role provides high-level commercial property and asset management advice to executive stakeholders, with responsibility for portfolio optimisation, asset performance, risk, governance, investment priorities and complex property transactions. It ensures strong contract management, governance and value-for-money outcomes while supporting broader whole-of-government property and asset objectives.
Key Accountabilities
About You
We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:
A tertiary qualification in in Property, Property Economics, Real Estate, or a related commerce/business discipline is considered highly desirable for this role.
This role is an ongoing position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
You must be an Australian citizen, as this role requires a security clearance.
For more information, please see the Position Description.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 13 September 2026. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.