Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VSBA/1876990
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 is responsible for setting VSBA's strategic asset direction, developing and implementing programs addressing accessibility, including accommodation initiatives, and building school capacity to manage assets.
The Programs Branch delivers state-wide maintenance and compliance programs, including Minor Works, Emergency Maintenance, Accessible Buildings, regulatory and compliance programs, relocatable buildings, and Inclusive School programs.
About the Role
This is a fixed-term role to 16/06/2026.
The role is located in the Inclusion Infrastructure Unit, within the VSBA's Programs Branch. The Inclusion Infrastructure Unit is responsible for delivering a range of state-wide emergency maintenance and accessible buildings projects across Victoria's 1600+ schools.
The Team leader will report to the Manager of the Inclusion Infrastructure Unit and be responsible for delivering projects and leading a team of Senior Project Officers. The Team Leader will ensure the projects are delivered on time and on budget while also meeting our government, procurement, and compliance requirements.
To be successful in this role, you will :
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
Can you demonstrate your experience in managing people and leading teams towards achieving objectives effectively? Your ability to solve problems and navigate complex issues, offering practical solutions, is crucial. Additionally, can you demonstrate exceptional expertise in procuring construction works, administering contracts, and overseeing general construction to ensure successful project delivery? Strong customer service and communication skills are essential for effectively managing diverse stakeholders.
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
Hybrid working arrangements are available, but regular attendance at the central office is required.
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 Aarron Cowen – Manager 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.
To apply, please include a CV and a Cover letter addressing the Key selection criteria and summarising your skills and experience (no more than 2 pages).
Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday, 13 August 2025