Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 669
This position reports to the Manager Delivery and Implementation and sits within the Data Analytics and Information Systems Team. As a Senior Project Manager, you are primarily responsible for overseeing and managing the successful execution of ICT projects for the Bushfire Forest and Services.
Using Agile and waterfall methodologies your primary responsibility will be to ensure the timely delivery of complex technical projects from initiation to completion while managing resources, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in project management, technical expertise and stakeholder management.
You should have demonstrable evidence of successful delivery of technical projects within scope, on time and within budget. Along with your excellent communication skills, you will be able to provide proven experience of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including specialist technical teams and executive stakeholders.
You will also have responsibility for overseeing the effective management of key activities to support architecture and security approvals across the ICT portfolio, working closely with the architecture capabilities lead, internal and vendor technical advisors and the DEECA information services team.
You will ensure that information regarding proposed systems (and for reviews of existing systems) is collated, reviewed and presented to technical governance committees for approval. This will include managing a program of ICT system reviews to ensure these systems are presented to technical governance committees and remediation works required to meet current policy and standards are identified.
Our ideal candidate will have a background in delivering significant technology projects and it would be advantageous if you have experience working with the emergency management sector.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Highly desirable:
Desirable:
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible in Victoria (office based at 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne) with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 6th November 2025.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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