Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VSBA/1917278
About the Victorian School Building Authority
The Victorian School Building Authority (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.
About the Division
The Corporate Division provides corporate support to all VSBA teams and fulfills an important assurance and oversight role. They guide VSBA to achieve strategic objectives and ensure decision-making is transparent and accountable. The division also coordinates communication and consultation with local communities about their school building projects.
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to support the Manager, Cost Control with project and program cost analysis and support the cost control function to enable the VSBA to:
To be successful for this role you will need:
Key accountabilities:
Expert advice and support
• Provide authoritative advice to executives, and program team managers on infrastructure matters
• Prepare quality reports, briefings and correspondence which provide advice to the Minister and/or program managers
Infrastructure policy and process
• Develop policies and procedures related to project cost models
• Formulate and implement policies, guidelines and procedures relating to the efficient and effective management of project costings
Project management and support
• Contribute to the successful and effective management and delivery of major infrastructure projects in Victorian schools
• Support and coordinate the overall planning, risk management and budgeting issues relating to infrastructure projects
Stakeholder management and communications
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Ministerial staff, agencies, local government authorities, regional offices and schools on infrastructure matters
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
Planning and Organising
Establishes systems and procedures to guide work and track progress. Identifies processes to achieve a goal and recognises potential barriers. Set
s clearly defined objectives and priorities.
Problem Solving
Analyses issues from different perspectives and draws sound inferences from information available. Implements solutions, evaluates effectiveness and adjusts actions as required.
Commercial Skills
Focuses on activities and projects that will bring the best business return for the team and organisation. Undertakes and acts on cost benefit analysis.
Customer Focus
Committed to delivering high quality outcomes for clients. Actively listens to customers and seeks to meet customer needs.
Stakeholder Management
Finds innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues and build mutually beneficial partnerships. Uses understanding of the stakeholder's organisational context to ensure outcomes are achieved.
Specialist Expertise for 'Finance'
Sound understanding of the accounting principles and standards as applied in the government sector. Ability to analyse detailed financial information into clear advice for management to drive outcomes. Knowledge of quantity surveying, engineering, architecture and/or construction theory and practice.
Conceptual and Analytical Ability
Uses analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems. Also has creative ideas and can project how these can link to innovations.To apply for this role, please submit the following:
This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2029.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
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 Cameron Hill- Director, Partnering and Support branch via [email protected].
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.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 21/04/2026