Chief Executive Officer - Victorian School Building AuthorityJob posted: 31/10/2024
Chief Executive Officer - Victorian School Building Authority Pivotal multi-billion-dollar schools and early childhood infrastructure leadership roleAmbitious agendaDirect community impactAbout the OrganisationEstablished and operating within the Victorian Department of Education since 2016, the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is at the forefront of cutting-edge school and early childhood design, development and construction innovation, unifying policy and delivery, supporting Victoria as the Education State. With a combined asset and land value of nearly $49.4 billion, Victoria's government schools form one of the largest asset bases in Victoria.
With a combined operating and capital budget of $3.7 billion, the VSBA has an ambitious agenda and is committed to providing world-class educational facilities to support a great education for every child and young person. Over the past decade, the VSBA is delivering on Government investment of $16.9 billion to deliver more than 2,000 school upgrades and open 100 new schools by 2026. In addition, the Government's nation-leading Best State Best Life reforms places the VSBA as the lead for building and expanding hundreds of kindergartens across the state, including 50 new government-owned and operated early learning and childcare centres opening between 2025 and 2032.
About the role:The Chief Executive Officer is a high-profile position responsible for the strategic leadership and ambitious infrastructure investment agenda of the VSBA as a highly credible State Government Authority.
As CEO, you will lead and inspire excellence and efficiency in service delivery for the VSBA's multi-billion-dollar education infrastructure program; building a culture of integrity, accountability and customer service.
In collaboration with department-based schools and early childhood groups, you will oversee transformative projects that align with government and departmental priorities. You will actively represent the Department and Authority and engage with external stakeholders, providing timely advice to the department Secretary, portfolio Ministers and Government regarding infrastructure reform and innovation, the delivery of capital projects, and the communication of outcomes for the asset portfolio.
About You:Inspiring, collaborative, and a seasoned executive leader, you are highly regarded for your ability to drive performance and achieve success through cohesive, high-performing teams within large organisations. Your career history demonstrates a pragmatic, results-oriented approach for achieving objectives, supported by a systems thinking perspective. As a contemporary and visionary leader, you are well respected for your experience in setting strategic direction, navigating complex challenges, and strong relationship management. Above all, you have a track record of leading successful delivery in infrastructure or other relevant fields. You are excited at the challenge that this role demands and have the high energy and insight to foster the collaborative relationships that will ultimately benefit education outcomes for Victorian children and young people.
Application Process:Please apply through the Davidson's website via this link - then click 'apply now' and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Jarrod McLauchlan on 0407 808 517 or Natasha Diamond on 0412 822 348.
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