Organisation: Victorian School Building Authority
Occupation: Projects
Reference: VG/VSBA/20014516
Job posted: 19/09/2024
Closes: 03/10/2024
Classification: VPSG6
Job duration: Until 30/12/2026
Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115
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
We are seeking to hire a Manager (VPS6) in the Commercial and Programs Unit. The Commercial and Programs Unit provides multiple support activities to the Maintenance Delivery and Programs Branch delivery programs, including:
Project tracking and reporting
Database management
Strategic commercial operations and procurement
Project delivery protocols
Generalist administrative function
The role will co-lead and facilitate the Commercial and Programs Unit's fulfilment of the responsibilities, and its commitment to:
Meaningful and collaborative engagement with key internal and external stakeholders
Development of timely and detailed reporting on complex projects and programs
Continual improvement of work processes and culture
Compliance with ministerial directions
Implementation of assurance program outcomes and approved recommendations
VSBA's operational and strategic goals
Key Responsibilities
Model and uphold department values
Develop and deliver a high performing, organised, and strategically focused team
Lead effective and timely delivery of projects in alignment with organisational strategies and priorities
Lead development and implementation of business process and data analytics improvements
Lead data analytics, reporting, and insights, including communication to leadership groups
Identify actionable opportunities for value creation and process improvement
Lead responses to ad hoc data requests, working with systems and stakeholders to extract, source and collate data
Attributes
The candidate must have experience in:
Leading a team effectively, ensuring they deliver on tasks and programs
Leading and developing reports and dashboards that are user-friendly and easily interpreted
Building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate successful program delivery and effective communication
Monitoring and analysing the effective execution of projects critical to achieving business goals
Demonstrating analytical thinking skills to identify issues and deliver solutions to support business needs
Proficiency in Microsoft BI, Excel, and Oracle for reporting and dashboard creation
Aligning operational programs with the broader strategic goals and initiatives of the organization
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Information Technology, Commerce, or a related discipline
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with technologies such as Microsoft BI, Excel (including advanced functions and data analysis techniques), and Oracle (for data extraction, manipulation, and reporting)
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
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. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Oliver Alessandrini via ******.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on 3rd October 2024
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Victorian School Building Authority job application system.
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