Vacancy Details
- Queen Victoria Market - A Historic Icon Evolving
- Great executive leadership opportunity!
- Executive contract with an attractive salary package
Since 1878, Queen Victoria Market has been Melbourne’s heartbeat, home to over 600 independent traders. Now, the City of Melbourne is investing $260 million to secure its future through the QVMPR Program—preserving heritage, enhancing infrastructure, and creating vibrant new spaces.
This renewal ensures the market remains a thriving cultural hub for generations to come. If you have a genuine commitment & passion for making a difference in the community, this could be the role for you!
About the role...
Exciting opportunities await at Queen Victoria Market! As Program Manager – Delivery, you'll take the reins on multiple QVMPR projects, driving high-impact outcomes and shaping the future of Melbourne's iconic market.
This role offers the chance to lead a team of project and development management specialists, delivering complex initiatives with precision and innovation. From strategic planning to risk reporting, contract administration, and stakeholder collaboration—you’ll be at the forefront of market renewal, ensuring seamless operations while achieving key program milestones.
Step into a leadership position that makes a difference. Be part of a dynamic team delivering sustainable projects and redefining Melbourne’s historic marketplace.
About you...
We’re looking for a dynamic leader—someone who thrives on solving complex problems, guiding teams to success, and keeping projects moving with precision and innovation. You’ll be at the heart of market renewal, ensuring every detail is handled while keeping Queen Victoria Market buzzing with life.
You’re someone who inspires others, leads by example, and knows how to balance strategy with action. With your exceptional communication and negotiation skills, you’ll work closely with diverse stakeholders, bringing people together to deliver sustainable, high-value projects.
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, drive transformation, and be part of something truly historic - this is your moment!
What you will bring… (Selection criteria)
- Engaging leader with outstanding communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- Extensive experience in project management, including delivery of high-value, complex projects in a large organisation with multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and manage complex projects and tasks, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
- Highly developed analytical and lateral thinking skills, with the ability to take initiative, drive change, and implement innovations.
- Excellent relationship-building and management skills, effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders with competing needs.
What we offer...
- Supportive team who are recognised and rewarded.
- Multicultural organisation that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Salary sacrificing, MYKI Commuter Club pass and more....
How to apply…
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:
- Attach your resume
- Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Friday 13 June 2025.
Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact Greg McNally – [email protected]
A few important things to note – don’t miss out!
- Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
- Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.
- We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.
