About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for a vacant Manager role in the Policy Unit, this opportunity would suit an experienced VPS5 or an existing VPS6. The Policy Unit provides thought leadership for the VSBA and leads asset management and maintenance reform work. This role includes leadership of a stream of work to deliver on the VSBA Environment Strategy and provide leadership on the delivery of Adaptation Action Plans actions owned by the VSBA. This role will also lead the development and delivery of policies to support schools and divisional colleagues to meet compliance obligations. Reporting to the Director, Asset Strategy, the Manager Policy will lead a small, high-performing team and provide policy and infrastructure planning advice to senior executives and the Minister for Education: Providing a vision and guidance to the Policy Unit and VSBA more broadly on asset management and public policy initiatives. The development and implementation of policies, standards, and programs to ensure all school facilities across the state are contemporary, sustainable, and safe. Developing policy relating to school and early education, with a focus on environment related policy Working across the Authority and the Department more broadly to ensure the quality of implementation and the continuous improvement and refinement of policies and procedures. Developing, promoting, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally as required. 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. 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, allocate resources for growth, maintenance, and projects through school application- based programs. The Division also plans and co-ordinates delivery of new early childhood facilities and support for the wider early childhood sector to build, improve and upgrade infrastructure through a number of grants programs, including programs which provide funding to make kindergartens for inclusive for children of all abilities. The Asset Strategy Branch sits within the Strategy and Planning Division in the VSBA. The Asset Strategy Branch is responsible for asset strategy and operating framework, investment strategy, policy setting, information management, budget strategy and coordination. The Policy Unit provides policy advice and analysis for the school portfolio. It also supports the management and collation of asset data and information, along with associated systems and processes. The Policy Unit develops and maintains infrastructure policy and sets frameworks for school infrastructure management and compliance. 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 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. Attributes The ideal candidate will have a strong policy background with experience of managing a small, professional team. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Desirable : Bachelor's degree any discipline * Experience developing operational infrastructure policy is desirable. 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 Hiring Contact Name – Tanya Tran, Acting Director Asset Strategy Branch 03 7022 1770 or email Tanya.Tran@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. 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.Applications close Midnight 11:59pm 18/02/2026
