Organisation: Victorian School Building Authority
Occupation: Asset Management and Planning
Reference: VG/DE/VSBA/1834124A
VPSG4 - Fixed Term Full Time - Until 30th June 2027 Salary: $95,102 - $107,905
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 Division The Strategy and Planning Division is responsible for the VSBA's operating framework, investment strategy, policy setting, asset information management, budget strategy and coordination, along with the delivery of specific school strategies, costings, and allocation of resources for growth, maintenance, and projects through school application-based programs.
The Division also plans and coordinates the delivery of new early childhood facilities and supports the wider early childhood sector to build, improve, and upgrade infrastructure through several grants programs.
About the Role Working as an integral member of the Capacity Stream, Early Childhood Grants Team, the position will work closely and collaboratively as part of a team responsible for the implementation of the infrastructure component of the Three-Year-Old Kindergarten implementation reform and the Best Start, Best Life reform program.
The Project Advisor supports the effective administration of VSBA's Building Blocks Grants Program, working across its entire life cycle (from inception, launch, and assessment through to making payments, responding to enquiries, and assisting with monitoring the delivery of projects that have been awarded grants).
In consultation with Senior Project Officers, and with reference to VSBA framework of grants-related policies and procedures, the Project Officer is responsible for supporting the effective operation and ongoing development of VSBA's Building Blocks Grants Programs by:
Advising key stakeholders on the processes and requirements that underpin the allocation and administration of the Building Blocks Improvement Grants stream.Providing information and guidance to stakeholders which assists them in understanding the reporting obligations associated with funding allocation(s).Contributing to the preparation of accurate and informative briefing papers and media releases relating to the operation of the Building Blocks Improvement Grants stream.Maintaining data/information management systems (VSBA currently use SmartyGrants, iTwocx, and Aconex) to ensure the accuracy and currency of information.Candidates must be able to work confidently and constructively with key internal/external stakeholders in an advisory capacity to ensure the effective operation, management, and delivery of the Building Blocks Improvement Grants stream.
Attributes Key components of this role include stakeholder engagement and relationship management, program and project planning, policy development and implementation, and reporting.
An ability to develop and deliver key systems and processes will be key.
In addition, the candidate will have excellent stakeholder engagement skills which will be required to build and maintain strong relationships both within the Department and with external stakeholders (council and not-for-profit kindergarten providers) and partners.
Candidates will have proven policy development and implementation experience, preferably relating to supporting the delivery of complex projects and programs.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in any discipline.Further Information For more details regarding this position please see the attached position description for the capabilities to address in the 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.
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.
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.
Applications close: 11:59pm on Thursday, 19th December 2024.
Contact: Deb Snowdon |
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