Planning Manager

VIDA is responsible for delivering the largest transport and health infrastructure program in Victorian history. This includes more than 200 projects such as the Metro Tunnel, North East Link, West Gate Tunnel, removing 110 level crossings, building new Hospitals and upgrades to ambulance stations, specialist health services and early parenting centres.Delivering modern, fit-for-purpose health infrastructure draws on the best thinking and the most innovative solutions across design, engineering, sustainability and asset management disciplines. Working at the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is a chance to build a career in meaningful, life changing work that will make a difference to communities right across Victoria. You'll thrive in a work culture where we're committed to bring the best out of each other, while delivering world class health and wellbeing facilities.

The Planning Manager is to plan and schedule project planning activities required to complete the Parkville Arden Project. The role will involve development and maintenance of the master program and various sub programs to detail progress against planned activities, earned value measurement and time performance. The Planning Manager is responsible for the development and management of detailed and summary programs for various work Packages, for the monitoring and reporting of progress and program status and for the provision of strategic program advice and support to Project Teams and Leadership Teams within the Parkville Arden Project and VHBA. The Planning Manager will work with external stakeholders to obtain and collate information to feed into the master program, obtain, review and monitor contractor programs whilst also working with external program consultants to ensure independent accuracy, logic and identify risks with mitigation strategies. Working with the Project Team, the Planning Manager ensures completeness, accuracy and clarity of programs, the identification of critical works and interfaces with other Packages and Projects, and the effective communication of program status including any delays and issues arising along with mitigation strategies.

Are you: 1) Someone with strong project management skills?

2) Someone with experience providing authoritative and strategic planning management advice?

3) Someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills particularly on the delivery of High Value High Risk and PPP projects?

4) Experienced in the delivery of large complex staged building construction project?

5) Passionate about improving the delivery of public sector capital health projects?

 What we offer:  The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.How to apply:  Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the 'Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. 

All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

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