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:

1. 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.
2. Supporting the preparation and presentation of reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions.
3. Oversight and review of design and construct (D&C) procurement activities and review of contractor's management plans, programs and other deliverables.
4. 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.
5. 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 Aboriginal 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.