Senior Project Services Manager - VRET

About the role

The Port of Hastings Corporation, a Victorian state-owned commercial port, is recruiting a Senior Project Services Manager for its Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (VRET) project. Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead project services across the VRET program, covering project controls, planning, scheduling, risk management, cost management, reporting, governance, document control and project systems. The Port is also open to flexible or part-time arrangements, such as a four-day work week or reduced daily hours spread over five days.

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.
• Lead project risk management and mitigation activities.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of project reporting and governance documentation.
• Provide strategic advice to senior project leadership.
• Coordinate project systems, document control and information management.
• Support procurement, contract management and commercial activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, business, construction management or a related discipline (essential).
• Significant experience leading Project Services functions on large-scale infrastructure, energy, marine, transport or major capital projects.
• Experience delivering project services or project controls on major infrastructure, construction or complex capital works projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience implementing integrated project controls, performance reporting, risk management and change control frameworks.
• Experience with Victorian Government project governance and assurance frameworks, including the Department of Treasury and Finance's High Value High Risk project requirements (Gateway and project assurance reviews).
• Experience preparing executive-level reporting and governance papers.

What we offer

• Contribution to state-significant infrastructure and energy projects.
• A growing organisation with diverse priorities and cross-team collaboration.
• Hybrid working and a recently renovated office with ocean views.
• A chance to help establish the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal and the emerging offshore wind sector.

Applications close on 12 November 2026; the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. For role-specific information, contact the recruiter named in the original listing.