Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VSBA/1912353
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 classified as high priority, as well as the upkeep of hydraulic fire safety systems and shelter-in-place facilities and other programs that support government schools.
About the Role
This role is a VPS6.2 Fixed Term for 2 years not beyond the 30/06/2028
The role sits within the Maintenance Delivery Branch. This branch is responsible for oversight and delivery of projects within the planned maintenance program (PMP) and including hydraulic fire services system (HFSS) upgrades, DDA ramp upgrades, shelter in place projects, asbestos removal, high priority maintenance works and other asset management functions.
Leading a dedicated team, this position provides technical support and advice, fosters positive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle, adeptly navigating complex issues and presenting viable solutions. This role forms part of the senior leadership team in the branch is expected to work collaboratively across delivery teams and the wider branch.
The role provides invaluable guidance to schools on the delivery of projects within the planned maintenance program. Works with the branch senior leadership teamteam to develop processes and procedures, leveraging extensive business analysis to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure effective project delivery outcomes.
The key responsibilities of this role are to:
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
The candidate must have experience in:
This position plays a key leadership role in driving operational excellence and supporting continuous improvement within the Maintenance Delivery Branch.
Are you passionate about leading teams, working collaboratively, improving processes, solving complex problems, and delivering high-quality outcomes? Join us and play a key role in shaping Victoria's school infrastructure portfolio—where your leadership will make a lasting impact on communities across the state.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
3-5 years of progressive experience in delivering building and construction projects and leading a technical delivery team.
Essential: a relevant advanced degree in fields such as Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
Flexible Work Expectations:
For full-time employees, the department expects 3 days per week in the office, in line with the VPS Agreement 2024. This role follows those same operational requirements: 3 in-office days, 2 remote (if full-time). Applicants should consider this expectation prior to applying.
How to apply
Your application will need to include a Current Resume and a Cover Letter (max 2 pages) which addresses the key selection criteria you can find in the Position Description
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
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 informati
on pertaining to the role, please contact Sam Matthews - via email at [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. 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 Thursday, 19 March 2026.