About the Department
The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.
About the Victorian School Building Authority
The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is part of the Department of Education. Established in 2016, it oversees Victoria's largest school building program since the state introduced free public education in the 1870s. The VSBA upgrades and expands existing schools and plans, designs and builds new schools to meet enrolment demand. We also support schools to maintain their buildings and grounds by offering expert advice and coordinating maintenance programs and grants. With Victoria recently introducing two years of funded kindergarten, the VSBA is also working with the early childhood sector on a massive kindergarten construction program.
About the Role
Reporting to the Executive Director, Asset Management Division, the role requires working closely and collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including school and sector stakeholders, the Department and regional leadership teams and other key government departments. This role has a strong focus on customer relations, budget management, contract management and business improvement and has the following accountabilities:
Leading a branch of the Division, ensuring exemplary leadership and people management.
Manage programs within budget and ensuring policy and program settings are right to achieve the organisation's objectives and leading change processes where needed.
Leading the delivery of three key programs:
Small Schools Program
Asset Information Management System
Technical Leadership Coaches
Managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, particularly in relation to schools and other areas of the Department.
Ensuring robust governance, financial and risk management for areas of responsibility.
As an executive member of the VSBA, participate effectively in the development of major resourcing policies and corporate strategies, and disseminate and implement decisions appropriately.
Provide authoritative specialist advice and service support to the Executive Director, Ministers, the Deputy Secretary and CEO of the VSBA.
Attributes
This individual excels at building collaborative relationships both within the department and with external stakeholders, overcoming communication barriers and driving teamwork. They are adaptable, confident in adjusting strategies for the best outcomes, and guide teams toward a shared vision with a keen awareness of external and internal factors. Passionate about innovation, they foster continuous improvement and embed quality in all processes. Known for solving complex issues, they balance stakeholder needs with strategic goals. As a leader, they inspire growth, foster talent, and create an environment where others can perform at their best.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
10+ years in high-level programmatic or infrastructure/stakeholder roles.
Proven expertise in change management and strategic adaptation.
Experience in governance, financial, and risk management.
Skilled in providing strategic advice to senior executives and government officials.
Desirable: Track record in innovation and continuous improvement.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday 1 October 2024
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