Manager

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VPSG6 - $134,593 - $180,115

Fixed-Term/Full-Time (duration until 30/12/2026)

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.

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

Asset Management Division

The Asset Management Division is responsible for setting VSBA's strategic asset direction, developing and implementing programs that address accessibility, inclusion and accommodation initiatives, and building school capability and capacity to manage assets.

The Maintenance Delivery Branch oversees maintenance projects, encompassing planned maintenance, as well as the upkeep of hydraulic fire safety systems and shelter-in-place facilities and other programs. Additionally, it ensures that secondary school campuses are equipped with suitable facilities to accommodate mental health practitioners, aligning with the government's commitment for this program.

The Programs Branch overseas and delivers a range of responsive and programmed works projects, including minor capital works, Accessible Buildings Program, Inclusive School Fund and the Emergency Maintenance Program.

Additionally, the PB delivers the relocatable building programs, consisting of more than 200 constructed and installed relocatable buildings across the State to support enrolment growth and school redevelopment programs.

About the Role

We are seeking to hire a Manager (VPS6) in the the Commercial and Programs Unit The Commercial and Programs Unit provides multiple support activities to the Maintenance Delivery and Programs Branch delivery programs,

including: Project tracking and reporting, Database management, Strategic commercial operations and procurement, Project delivery protocols, Generalist administrative function

The role will co-lead and facilitate the Commercial and Programs Unit's fulfilment of the responsibilities, and its

commitment to:

• Meaningful and collaborative engagement with key internal and external stakeholders,
• Development of timely and detailed reporting on complex projects and programs,
• Continual improvement of work processes and culture, Compliance with ministerial directions,
• Implementation of assurance program outcomes and approved recommendations,
• VSBA's operational and strategic goals.

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Model and uphold department values
• Develop and deliver a high performing, organised, and strategically focused team,
• Lead effective and timely delivery of projects in alignment with organisational strategies and priorities,

• Lead development and implementation of business process and data analytics im

Location: Middle Park, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024