Senior Project Manager - Commercial and Legal

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Projects

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/TBCPROMANAGERJUN26

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

Help shape major justice infrastructure projects across Victoria.

Use your commercial and legal expertise to guide investment decisions.

Work on complex projects that improve public assets and services.

Join a skilled team and influence long-term infrastructure planning.

Ongoing, full-time role earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As senior project manager, commercial and legal, you will provide commercial and legal advice that supports justice infrastructure projects.

You will help guide projects from planning through to delivery while supporting long-term infrastructure decisions.

You will:

provide expert advice on procurement models, project costings and business cases

develop accurate cost benchmarks and long-term asset replacement models

support strategic contract planning, options analysis and contract negotiations

prepare complex reports, briefings and presentations for senior decision-makers

work with a multidisciplinary team to provide advice, guidance and project support.

About you

You must hold a relevant qualification in quantity surveying, cost engineering, construction or a related field.

You will also bring experience in infrastructure cost estimating, procurement delivery models and contract management.

You should also have:

strong commercial estimating and scheduling experience

proven government infrastructure procurement knowledge

excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

the ability to build productive relationships and communicate with impact.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Kirsty Hess at kirsty.hess@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

23 June 2026