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 ROLE

The role sits within the Maintenance Delivery Branch. This branch is responsible for the oversight and delivery of projects within the planned maintenance program (PMP) including hydraulic fire services system (HFSS) upgrades, DDA ramp upgrades, shelter in place projects, planned asbestos removal and other asset management functions.
A Project Officer supports the project delivery function and will be engaged on multiple projects within large-scale programs. The role provides development opportunities in project management and in an integral support function with the maintenance delivery team.

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• coordinating the execution of maintenance delivery projects, over all aspects of the project lifecycle including feasibility, procurement and tendering, through to final completion, whilst maintaining progress to program milestones and budget
• coordination of Consultants and Contractors engaged in the delivery process of maintenance works and compliance-based projects in schools around the state of Victoria
• negotiating with, and influencing, stakeholders involved in the project delivery process including the implementation of timely and appropriate communications with school principals and other key school stakeholders
• monitoring and driving project outcomes, including time, cost, quality and compliance for construction projects with accurate reporting based on credible, authoritative and well-evidenced advice that support successful project outcomes
• establishing and maintaining effective relationships with diverse industry professionals such as engineers and surveyors to manage risks and resolve issues that may impact successful project and program delivery

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.

THIS ROLE IS FOR 2 YEARS NOT BEYOND 30/12/2027

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 27 July 202