Senior Project Services Manager - VRET

Located in Western Port on the Mornington Peninsula (70km south-east of Melbourne), the Port of Hastings is a Victorian state-owned commercial port. The Port of Hastings Corporation (PoHC), a Victorian Government owned entity within the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) portfolio, manages landside port operations and infrastructure.

For 60 years, the Port has provided a critical gateway for Victoria’s supply chain and energy sectors, handling approximately 25% of Victoria’s fuel imports. PoHC is committed to operating a safe, sustainable and vibrant deep-water port, while supporting the State’s broader transport, infrastructure, and economic objectives.

With the development of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (VRET), PoHC is also playing an important role in Victoria’s clean energy transition and supporting the future of offshore wind. VRET represents a significant opportunity to support the delivery of major renewable energy infrastructure and establish the Port of Hastings as a key component of Victoria’s future offshore wind industry.

About the opportunity

We're looking for someone who brings the right mix of experience, capability, and approach to be successful in the role.

Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, you will provide leadership across all project services disciplines, ensuring the successful delivery of project controls, planning, scheduling, risk management, cost management, reporting, governance, document control, and project systems.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and government representatives to establish and maintain best-practice project delivery frameworks while providing accurate and timely reporting on project performance. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a nation-shaping renewable energy initiative with long-term economic and environmental benefits.

• We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible or part-time arrangements, including a four-day work week or reduced daily hours spread across five days that equate to approximately four days of work

Skills and Experience Required

Mandatory requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, business, construction management, or a related discipline (essential)

Highly desirable requirements:

• Experience delivering project services or project controls within a major infrastructure, construction or complex capital works projects.
• Demonstrated experience implementing integrated project controls, performance reporting, risk management and change control frameworks.
• Experience working within Victorian Government project governance and assurance frameworks, including the Department of Treasury and Finance's High Value High Risk project requirements, including Gateway and project assurance reviews.
• Experience preparing executive-level reporting and governance papers to support strategic decision-making on complex projects.
• Significant experience leading Project Services functions on large-scale infrastructure, energy, marine, transport or major capital projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Project Services function across the VRET program.
• Establish and maintain project controls, governance, and reporting frameworks.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and performance measurement systems.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, and earned value reporting processes.
• Lead project risk management and mitigation activities.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of project reporting and governance documentation.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior project leadership.
• Coordinate project systems, document control and information management functions.
• Support procurement, contract management and commercial activities.
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes and systems.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What you can expect:

• Make a meaningful impact: Contribute to state-significant infrastructure and energy projects that help shape Victoria’s future, strengthen energy security and deliver tangible benefits to Victorians.
• Grow with us: Join us at an exciting time of growth, where the size of our organisation means you can broaden your experience, contribute across diverse priorities and work with people across different teams and disciplines.
• Be part of a connected and constructive culture: Work in an environment where people share ideas, different perspectives are valued, and we work together to achieve shared outcomes.
• Enjoy flexibility and a unique workplace: Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and a recently renovated office surrounded by natural landscapes and stunning ocean views.
• Be on the ground floor of a new industry for Australia .Play a pivotal role in establishing the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal and help realise the emerging offshore wind sector.

To learn more about:

• The Port of Hastings, visit: vic.gov.au
• The Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal, visit: https://renewableenergyterminal.com.au/

Additional Information

At Port of Hastings Corporation, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse Victorian community we serve. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued for who they are. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.

If you need any adjustments or support to participate fully in our recruitment process, please reach out to our People & Culture team at @portofhastings.vic.gov.au

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