Fixed-Term/Full-Time (duration until 30-JUN-2026) VPSG6 - $138,631 - $185,518 About the Department The 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. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. 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 Division The Major Projects & Property Division is responsible for delivering educational infrastructure projects and programs, including the acquisition and management of land as well as delivery of capital infrastructure projects.The Major Projects branches are responsible for the management and delivery of major infrastructure projects including new schools, upgrade and modernization initiatives, kinder on school sites and learning centres. Projects are normally high value and high risk (typically more than $25 million). Complexities range across design, procurement and construction, including vertical schools. Types of projects include ‘stand-alone' schools and ‘bundles of schools' for growth areas. Programs for delivery are time critical, based on enrolments and the school year. We consider successful project delivery to include strong stakeholder relationship management, effective risk and issues management, quality communications strategy and implementation and excellent customer service to all stakeholders. About the Role This role is short-term in nature, and anticipated to conclude on 30th June 2026. Reporting to the Director of the Major Projects Branch, the typical role of the Project Manager encompases two keys responsiblities: people management (leading, guiding, mentoring and supporting a team), and project and program delivery (delivering of high-risk, high-value, state critical projects). The role also includes a high degree of stakeholder engagement with the VSBA Executive Team, Business Unit Managers, and Divisions across the Department. The role is responsible for: Coordinating all aspects of execution across the project lifecycle from feasibility, through to tendering, to project close to ensure expectations are understood and agreed, the program is maintained, key milestones are met, and that delivery, performance and financial targets are achieved Preparing project feasibility information, including establishing budgets and developing business cases Collaborating with internal and external teams and resources on a range of matters, such as planning, design, legal and communications Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders in order to manage risks and resolve issues impacting successful project delivery. This is likely to include managing sensitive negotiations with stakeholders with competing priorities Providing clear advice and reporting on project planning, delivery status, benefits and outcomes for a range of stakeholders, including Ministers, the Secretary, senior officers and project teams Connecting insights from analysis into strategy development, investment advice and prioritisation processes Leading and managing a team of people and developing their skills and knowledge to ensure the team is able to provide credible, authoritative and well-evidenced advice and deliver on projects and outcomes. Attributes The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a complex environment. A background across the full development project lifecycle, including coordinating and directing consultants, contractors and external stakeholders is also essential. Your proven project management skills, knowledge of public sector infrastructure funding and delivery systems and ability to lead a high performing team, together with your tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, will be highly regarded in securing this opportunity. All VSBA staff have a shared responsibility to meet the same service standards outlined in the VSBA Customer Service Charter. Our goal is to make every interaction with the VSBA a positive one for our customers, colleagues and key partners regardless of our individual role or team. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Relevant qualification in project delivery and experience in a similar role within a public delivery agency. How to Apply Applications should include: a resume (no more than 3-pages); and * a cover letter that responds to each of the Key Selection Criteria alongside a summary of their relevant experience and suitability to the role (no more than 3-pages). 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. 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 Dimitar Petrevski – Director, Major Projects via dimitar.petreski@education.vic.gov.au 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 19 January 2026.
