Project Manager

Company description:

About Us

'Safe journeys, every time'. This is what we strive for at Safe Transport Victoria (ST Vic).

As the safety regulator for commercial passenger vehicles, buses and maritime, what we do impacts the everyday lives of Victorians. Our role is to work with these industries and the communities they serve to ensure a transport system that inspires confidence for users.

We are focused on creating impact by being an intelligence-led regulator, agile to technological disruptions in the market and highly responsive to community expectations and needs.

We are also in the business of thinking big. We are reimagining what's possible in how we regulate, and we welcome those who are interested in reshaping and redefining how we work.

Safe Transport Victoria is committed to building a culture of ‘working as one'. This means our people share openly, question respectfully and build together. This also means we invest in our people and provide personal and professional development programs to create a workforce that is empowered, innovative and adaptable.

Job description:

About Us

'Safe journeys, every time'. This is what we strive for at Safe Transport Victoria (ST Vic).

As the safety regulator for commercial passenger vehicles, buses and maritime, what we do impacts the everyday lives of Victorians. Our role is to work with these industries and the communities they serve to ensure a transport system that inspires confidence for users.

We are focused on creating impact by being an intelligence-led regulator, agile to technological disruptions in the market and highly responsive to community expectations and needs.

We are also in the business of thinking big. We are reimagining what's possible in how we regulate, and we welcome those who are interested in reshaping and redefining how we work.

Safe Transport Victoria is committed to building a culture of ‘working as one'. This means our people share openly, question respectfully and build together. This also means we invest in our people and provide personal and professional development programs to create a workforce that is empowered, innovative and adaptable.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategy & Architecture this role is responsible for leading the delivery of complex technology and digital projects that support Safe Transport Victoria's strategic priorities and operational effectiveness.

The Project Manager will operate in a dynamic environment, bringing strong delivery discipline while remaining flexible and responsive to emerging needs, changing priorities and ambiguity. The role requires someone who can balance project management theory and frameworks with sound judgement, pragmatism and a strong focus on outcomes.

The responsibilities of the Project Manager will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of complex technology and digital projects
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate project governance, planning and reporting
• Managing scope, schedule, risks, issues, dependencies and project resources
• Engaging and influencing stakeholders across business and technical areas, including vendors and service providers
• Supporting shared ownership of outcomes and building strong cross-functional collaboration
• Driving continuous improvement in project delivery by applying lessons learnt and performance insights
• Maintaining project documentation, governance records and knowledge management practices
• Planning for the effective transition of project outcomes into business-as-usual operations.

You will bring demonstrated experience delivering complex technology or digital projects, with strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies and agile ways of working. Just as importantly, you will know how to apply that knowledge in a practical, fit-for-purpose way to achieve results.

You will combine strong delivery discipline with the judgement, adaptability and initiative to lead work through complexity, responding to changing priorities and maintain focus on strategic outcomes.

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About You

You are a capable and delivery-focused project professional with demonstrated experience leading complex technology or digital initiatives. You have strong knowledge of project management frameworks, governance and agile delivery approaches, together with the judgement to apply them in a practical and fit-for-purpose way.

You bring a strategic and disciplined approach to delivery, with the ability to align project activity to organisational priorities, manage complexity and support informed decision-making. You are an effective problem solver who can establish clarity, engage stakeholders and maintain focus on achieving high-quality outcomes.

You are self-motivated, adaptable and accountable, with a collaborative working style and a strong commitment to delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in project management, information systems, business or a related discipline is desirable
• Agile, SAFe and/or Prince2 qualifications are highly desirable
• Equivalent professional experience in leading complex technology or digital projects will be considered

Further Information

For further information or a confidential discussion, please email ITS_Recruitment@safetransport.vic.gov.au

It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee is ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.

What we offer you?

ST Vic is committed to building a culture of flexible work arrangements, providing professional development programs and supporting ways of working that help employees balance work and life. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.

A Workplace committed to safety and wellbeing

ST Vic is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its people, including contractors and visitors. We have a strong focus on initiating wellness events for our people to foster a sense of enjoyment and positive mental health. In some instances, ST Vic also offers flexible working arrangements.

Diversity and Inclusion

ST Vic's broad diversity program enables us to attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce to foster greater innovation, greater customer connection and increased wellbeing and satisfaction.

Learning and Development

We want you to grow, develop and learn with us! ST Vic provides you with access to a range of internal and external learning and development opportunities to support your performance in your role and further your career aspirations.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter of no more than 1 page in length addressing your skills, experience and interest in the position.

Applications close at midnight 26 August 2026

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.