About the Big Housing Build - High-rise Redevelopment Program
This is Australia’s largest urban renewal project with a pipeline of projects between now and 2051. It will transform Melbourne’s social housing neighbourhoods, replacing 44 ageing high-rises and other buildings with modern, accessible and energy efficient homes and improved community facilities.
With a construction pipeline up until 2051, a total of five estates in inner Melbourne are under active redevelopment and at various stages of project feasibility, planning, procurement, and delivery. Once completed, there will be at least 10% more social housing for Victorians who need it, and more homes close to schools, services, transport, and jobs.
The project is a once in a lifetime career opportunity to be a part of the high-performing team at Homes Victoria, responsible for delivering large-scale urban renewal projects that transform neighbourhoods and drive generational change.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well-equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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THE ROLE
As the Senior Technical Design Coordinator, you'll play a key part in the successful delivery of the High-rise Redevelopment Program (HRRP). Your experience in large-scale housing construction will help drive design quality, planning outcomes and project delivery. Day to day you'll report to the Lead, Partnerships, North Melbourne/North Richmond and your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the full life cycle of design development of projects to meet departmental objectives. The role will focus on the design development phases during transaction / procurement and delivery.
- Supporting the preparation and presentation of reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions.
- Oversight and review of design and construct (D&C) procurement activities and review of contractor's management plans, programs and other deliverables.
- Management and oversight of early D&C activities, including early works packages, site remediation and/or site investigations either as direct engagement, public private partnership (PPP) or development agreement (DA) delivery model.
- Assist in the production of design development plans (and other management plans as applicable) for PPP projects or DA model.
ABOUT YOU
You lead with integrity, act with purpose, and bring the expertise and commitment needed to help deliver this urban renewal project that is inclusive, respectful and transformative. Some of the skills, experience and mindset we're looking for include:
- Experience working across the full design lifecycle on private/public sector large-scale infrastructure projects, with a focus on the technical.
- Well-practiced in contract administration early works/site set up of procurement and management of D&C contractors.
- Ability to write clearly, concisely and purposefully regardless of whether it's a report, email or formal brief etc; always adapting the tone and format for your audience.
- You look at a problem from different angles and gather the right information to make informed decisions. You work collaboratively with others and adapt and adjust as required.
Please note, this is a fixed term role until 30 June 2028 requiring a tertiary qualification in architecture, design management, construction management or engineering.
For more details, please open the position description.
WHAT WE OFFER
We're committed to creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our people:
- 17.5% leave loading + a range of leave entitlements for parents, carers and purchased leave options
- Hybrid work model & flexible work options
- Annual mobility payment + salary increases and structured progression pathways
- Professional development and study support to help you grow
- Salary packaging perks incl. super top-ups + novated leasing
- Discounted public transport options
We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings for our employees and in turn, encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage Aborigina
l and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability and others from under-represented backgrounds to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to be part of something transformative and help reimaging what public housing can be? Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 7 August 2025.
Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume. You don't need to address the Key Selection Criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
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.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
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)
Note:
- Recruitment agencies please do not contact us.