Occupation: Asset Management and Planning Reference: VG/DE/VSBA/20004066 Program Manager 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 The Asset Management Division supports the effective management of school assets through condition assessments, tools for school maintenance planning, by providing training and advice to school leaders, supporting asset information systems, delivering centralised programs for high-risk areas, implementing reform projects to strengthen the system, and implementing initiatives to improve the environmental sustainability of schools.
About the Role We are looking for a Program Manager to join our Small Schools Program, an initiative by the Department of Education to 'Free up school staff to lead and teach' by strengthening small rural and regional schools throughout Victoria.
The position involves providing high-level leadership and management to a team including: Leading and managing a team to support the planning, development, and implementation of processes, systems, tools, analytics, and reporting to facilitate the delivery of best-practice program outcomes.
Providing informed advice to key internal and external stakeholders, including the Minister's Office and Victorian Building Authority.
Taking a leadership role in the development of a positive and collaborative work culture across the Branch and broader VSBA.
Other duties as instructed by the Director to support the achievement of organisational goals.
Working collaboratively with departmental regional staff including facilities, OHS and emergency management teams.
Developing business processes, communications collateral, and business improvement opportunities and other documentation to support the delivery of the Small Schools Program.
Planning and implementing effective change management practices to ensure the successful rollout of the Small Schools Program.
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.
Attributes To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a high level of flexibility and initiative.
Your strong leadership and people management experience, as well as highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, will contribute to the success of the program.
You will also be able to demonstrate high level experience in project management and/or programs.
Awareness of the challenges and pressures small schools encounter, as well as knowledge of public sector infrastructure and delivery systems will be looked upon favourably.
The ideal candidate has an interest in leading a program to improve and maintain learning environment infrastructure that is safe, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable for a great education.
You are passionate about ensuring the safety and wellbeing of school communities in a supportive team environment.
You understand the challenges and unique circumstances facing small schools in regional and rural areas and are committed to delivering high quality customer service and outcomes for schools.
You have a high level of interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
You can adapt to changing priorities and activities and possess the ability to provide advice to management and other key stakeholders.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of 5 years high level program management experience.
Familiarity with the education sector is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in leading a team.
Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
This is a fixed-term role, available until 30 June 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria and a resume.
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.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at .
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Meg Geilman – Project Officer via email .
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 20 September 2024 Job type: Full time / 30/06/2026 Job classification: VPSG6 Contact: #J-18808-Ljbffr
