Organisation: Victorian School Building Authority
Occupation: Asset Management and Planning
Reference: VG/DE/VSBA/1836936
VPSG4 Fixed Term - Full time until 30th June 2026 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.
About the Role The Project Officer role in the Pre-Prep Site Identification unit will work closely and collaboratively as part of a team responsible for supporting the infrastructure delivery of the Government's major kindergarten reform program. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of autonomy, and will be self-motivated and driven to produce results through collaboration. Key components of each role include project support, planning and reporting, and stakeholder engagement within the Department and with external sector partners.
The ideal candidate will also have the ability to analyse complex datasets, including quantitative calculations to identify issues. This will include maintaining accurate records to support planning and reporting practices across the team, including monitoring and entering complex financial information into databases, as well as supporting continuous improvement efforts in data and administrative management to ensure compliance with internal process requirements.
Candidates will have proven project support experience, preferably relating to supporting delivery of complex projects. Candidates will also be able to demonstrate their ability to work confidently and constructively with key internal/external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of projects.
Attributes The program advisor works collaboratively in a team to support the smooth running of the branch. The Program Advisor has strong stakeholder engagement skills, a customer service focus, and project delivery skills to support delivery of key programs.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience Desirable: Bachelor degree in a related field and demonstrated experience in a similar role in GovernmentFurther 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. 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.
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.
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