Job Director, Project Delivery, Melbourne

Description

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

About VU

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drivers embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

The Opportunity

The Director, Project Delivery will play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of the university's infrastructure. Reporting to the Executive Director of Infrastructure and Major Projects, the Director will oversee the delivery of Major Projects across all of VU’s campuses. This work will include key inputs into the Property Development process and align with the University’s broader Pedagogical Strategy and organisational objectives.

This role is responsible for delivering projects within a variety of delivery models within VU’s Strategic Educational Infrastructure Framework that integrates innovative approaches to optimising the university’s property assets, enhancing both the educational and operational environments.

About You

You are an innovative and driven leader, with extensive experience in Infrastructure Project Management, Project Delivery, and have an understanding of strategic property development 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, with a solid understanding of relevant operating standards and a thorough familiarity with occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proven 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 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/b...vices-for-staff

How to Apply

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

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 close on Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 11:59PM

Who to Contact

For queries relating to the position and it's requirements, please contact Darren Rogers, Executive Director Infrastructure & Major Projects Write to the company

For information or assistance with applications please contact Virginia Gibbins, People & Culture Coordinator by email at Write to the company

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.

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 Write to the company or call (03) 9919 5999.