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 Project Delivery Division leads the kinder infrastructure branch and school upgrade projects. Each branch specialises in managing a type of project - from early childhood projects to upgrade and modernisation works.About the RoleThis role is Fixed Term until 22 December 2026. Reporting to a Manager in the Project Delivery Division, the position will lead key functions that support the delivery of Capital Works projects. Responsibilities of the role include: Assisting in the coordination of all aspects of project delivery support functions across the project lifecycle from feasibility through 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. Assisting in preparing project feasibility information, including establishing budgets and developing business cases. Working with a Project Delivery Director/Manager, to collaborate with internal and external teams and resources on a range of matters, such as planning, data management, reporting, procurement and communications. Assisting in the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships with diverse stakeholders in order to manage risks and resolve issues impacting project delivery. This is likely to include managing sensitive negotiations with stakeholders with competing priorities. * Connecting insights from analysis into strategy development, investment advice and investment prioritisation processes. The ideal candidate will have a proven experience in managing projects, coordinating complex activities and have the ability to manage a high volume of competing priorities. Your proven project management skills and knowledge of public sector infrastructure funding and delivery systems will also be looked upon favourably. 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.How to apply Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jacqui McCloy, Manager, Project Delivery Central Unit via (03) 7022 2227 or jacqui.mccloy@education.vic.gov.au. 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. 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 Sunday, 21 December 2025.
