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• Job Identification 16204
• Job Category Services
• Posting Date 07/09/2025, 09:16 PM
• Locations Footscray Park
• Job Schedule Full time

• Exciting new leadership opportunity within our Infrastructure and Major Capital Projects team
• Highly attractive remuneration package and generous leave provisions
• Located at between our Footscray Park & City Tower Campus

The Opportunity

The Program Manager will play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of the university's infrastructure. Reporting to the Director, Project Delivery, the Program Manager will oversee the planning, management, and execution of key infrastructure projects, ensuring they align with the university’s broader Pedagogical Strategy and organisational objectives.

This role is responsible for delivering Major Projects in line with VU’s Strategic Educational Infrastructure Framework that integrates innovative approaches to optimising the university’s property assets, enhancing both the educational and operational environments.

A full list of the responsibilities can be found in the Position Description. 

About You

You are an innovative and driven leader, with extensive experience in infrastructure management and project delivery, ideally within the education sector or similar large-scale organisations.

You will also possess:

• Demonstrated experience and comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory requirements within the property industry, including best practices in portfolio management.
• Some exposure to property development management.
• A solid understanding of relevant operating standards and a thorough familiarity with occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience in formulating policies and procedures, as well as establishing monitoring, reporting systems, and budget management processes.
• Proven leadership in the delivery of strategy, development, and infrastructure services, focusing on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Conditions & Benefits

This full-time position will be offered on a 5 year fixed term contract basis. An attractive remuneration package is on offer, including an employer superannuation contribution of up to 17%.

VU strives to create a family friendly, diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff can succeed. VU offers a range of benefits and leave that aim to enhance and support you’re your work and personal life.

For further information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff

To view the job advert and to submit your application please click here Program Manager, Major Projects and Apply Now.

Your application must include:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• Your resume.
• A statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description.
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licenses, and registrations.

Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will NOT be considered.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27th July 2025 @ 11:59pm 

Who to Contact

For information or assistance with applications please contact Virginia Gibbins, People & Culture Coordinator by email at virginia.gibbins@vu.edu.au

For technical queries relating to the position and it's requirements, please contact Darren Rogers, Executive Director Infrastructure & Major Projects darren.rogers@vu.edu.au

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: 

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

Victoria University welcomes and celebrates the diverse perspectives, identities, and backgrounds of all people. We are committed to progressive inclusivity as a core strategic priority. All members of the VU community have a responsibility to be inclusive, respectful and supportive of all.

We are committed to maintaining a workforce which reflects the community we serve, this means we strive to attract, retain, develop and empower talented individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applicants who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised people, those from the LGBTQIA+ community, people from all ages and socio-economic backgrounds.  We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives strengthens our community and fosters a more innovative, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where everyone feels they belong.

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you have access requirements or would benefit from adjustments, including with position descriptions, application forms, or require any other document in an accessible format at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au  or call (03) 9919 5999.