Organisation: Victorian School Building AuthorityOccupation: ProjectsReference: VG/DE/VSBA/20013729ABJob posted: 19/09/2024Closes: 03/10/2024Classification: VPSG4Job duration: 2 yearsSalary Range: $95,102 - $107,905As a Project Officer reporting to the Operations Managers, you will join a high-performing and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality information, reporting, and project outcomes. This role requires a proactive self-starter with a good understanding of government processes and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, complex environment.About the DepartmentThe department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria, and leads key cross-sector collaboration.About the Victorian School Building AuthorityThe 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.About the RoleThis is a full-time fixed-term role for 2 years.The School Cleaning Unit, part of the Facilities Branch, oversees the implementation and management of an area-based cleaning model for Melbourne metropolitan schools, along with a strengthened compliance and monitoring framework for regional schools.To be successful in this role, you will:Coordinate data entry from onsite audits, service provider reports, emails, and phone calls to maintain accurate records and facilitate analysis and reporting.Contribute to delivering high-quality services to ensure the effective implementation of processes and procedures.Assist in developing written communications, including guidance documents, responding to Ministerial requests, and directly addressing queries from schools and service providers.Establish and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including other business functions within the department, schools, and service providers.Ensure timely management and coordination of responses to stakeholder inquiries.Provide administration and support to the business unit as required.AttributesThe Project Officer works collaboratively and is a team player who supports the program's delivery. Essential attributes for success include:a customer-focused approachintermediate MS Excel proficiency for effective data handling and analysisproactive initiative in problem-solvingstrong communication skills for clear and concise information exchange internally and externallydemonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to changing prioritiesDesirable Qualifications and ExperienceDesirable: tertiary qualifications in a relevant fieldFurther InformationFor more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria and a resume.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.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 3 October 2024.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Victorian School Building Authority job application system.
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