Technical Design Manager

Job Description

Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2028 Occupation: Construction Reference: VG/746609 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.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.If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. THE ROLE The Technical Design Manager will be instrumental to the delivery and success of the High-Rise Redevelopment Program. The role requires a dynamic and flexible candidate with experience in large scale construction projects including housing. This role will provide technical and expert project design development expertise for projects being delivered under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model under the Partnerships Victoria framework. This includes managing all aspects of a PPP planning and design development process through to project validation and construction completion. The role will be responsible for providing specialist input on all phases of design development from schematic design through to permitted design, town planning review processes, undertaking other delivery phase reviews, coordinating enabling works, stakeholder management, reporting, risk and issues management, budget management and other project management and contract administration activities. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Manage a highly specialised design development process under a public private partnership delivery model and lead a technical design team comprising VPS staff and external consultants to provide authoritative, strategic and expert advice on a range of complex project design and technical issues. Effectively engage and negotiate with project partners and contractors to achieve project objectives and outcomes and manage interface risks. Ensure compliance with project specifications through the planning, design development and construction phases and transition to operations. HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.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. Please apply to submit your interest in this position. Job classification: VPSG6 Contact: #J-18808-Ljbffr