WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER

Position Objective
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new workforce development program in Victoria. The program has been initiated in response to recommendations made by the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence, and will play a crucial role in improving the capacity for workers to intervene effectively with men who perpetrate family violence. There is currently a shortage of practitioners working with these men in a skilled and innovative way. This program will be pivotal in addressing the shortfall, and in successfully developing and equipping the workforce. This challenging and exciting role will be key to the success of this program.

The successful applicant will be part of the management team and will collaborate with colleagues within the organisation for the successful delivery of the project. The Project Manager will lead and manage the project team, with authority and responsibility from the Project Sponsor to run the project on a day-to-day basis. The Project Manager is accountable to the Steering Committee and the Project Board. Apart from the responsibilities required by project methodology, the successful applicant has an important role in managing internal and external stakeholders, including state government, education and family violence sectors amongst others.

Knowledge of family violence is desirable, but is not required for this role.

Key selection criteria

Essential
• Proven experience in managing programs over $3m over a period of greater than one year
• High level of skills in building and sustaining effective communication with all stakeholders, third parties and other roles within and external to the project
• The ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with the Project Sponsor
• Proven experience in directing, managing and motivating a project team
• The ability to apply a project management approach to the specific requirements of the project
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining an agreed project plan and detailed stage plan
• Demonstrated understanding of terms of reference and risk management process
• The ability to tailor expert knowledge to meet specific circumstances
• Proven ability to plan and manage deployment of physical and financial resources to meet project milestones

Desirable
• Understanding of the family violence sector, men’s use of violence, and the government departments and other organisations and bodies within the family violence sector
• Understanding of the Victorian education sector
• Contemporary knowledge of relevant government policy and research in relation to family violence

This is a part-time role (4 days per week) for a fixed term of two and a half years.
Annual salary dependent on experience, with salary packaging options available. Appointment to this position will require a satisfactory clearance of an Australian Police Check.