Title:  Senior Project Manager

About Us 

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.   

About the role 

Two (2) fulltime fixed term positions available until 30 June 2028.

The Senior Project Manager leads major public transport technology projects from planning through implementation, operational readiness and transition. The role manages complex ticketing technology and infrastructure activities, including decommissioning legacy devices, while ensuring delivery meets scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and customer requirements.

The role oversees governance, risks, dependencies, suppliers and integrated delivery plans, while coordinating transport operators, government stakeholders and delivery partners. It provides clear reporting and advice to senior management, leads multidisciplinary teams, builds strong stakeholder relationships, resolves delivery issues, and supports operational readiness and the successful transition of assets and services into ongoing operations.

What we’re looking for 

You’re someone who: 

• You’re an accomplished project manager who can lead complex projects and deliver outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.
• You’re skilled at translating strategy into effective project delivery, with strong governance, risk management and performance monitoring.
• You apply sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex issues and make informed decisions.
• You build strong stakeholder relationships, address issues constructively and work collaboratively across teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• You’re adaptable and open to new approaches, with the confidence to adjust strategies when needed and bring others along.

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Demonstrated project management experience delivering large- scale ticketing and fare collection systems or comparable  technology implementations, including device rollout, business readiness and change management across complex stakeholder environments. (Mandatory) 
• Demonstrated understanding of ticketing systems, fare structures and business rules with experience advising customer, operational and policy stakeholders on the implications of system functionality, operational requirements and technical constraints (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience managing end to end project delivery, including  planning, governance, supplier management, budget, risk management and executive reporting (Mandatory)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, technology, business management or a related discipline, or accreditation in a recognised project management methodology such as PRINCE2, PMBOK or AIPM. (Desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. 

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.  

How to apply 

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 16 October 2026. 

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions. 

For further information about the role, please contact Matt Grindrod, Director Delivery – Public Transport Ticketing, at matt.grindrod@transport.vic.gov.au.  

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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