Reporting to a Program Manager within the Kinder Infrastructure Delivery division, this position will lead and deliver early childhood capital works projects by:

• Coordinating all aspects of execution across the project lifecycle from feasibility, through to tendering, to project close to ensure expectations are understood and agreed, the program is maintained, key milestones are met, and that delivery, performance and financial targets are achieved
• Working with a Director/Manager, collaborate with internal and external teams and resources on a range of matters, such as planning, design, legal and communications
• Assisting in the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships with diverse stakeholders in order to manage risks and resolve issues impacting project delivery. This is likely to include managing sensitive negotiations with stakeholders with competing priorities
• Assisting a Director/ Manager by providing clear and timely advice and reporting on project planning, project delivery status, benefits and outcomes for a range of stakeholders, including Ministers, the Secretary, senior officers and project teams
• Connecting insights from analysis into strategy development, investment advice and investment prioritisation processes.

The ideal candidate will have a background across the full development project lifecycle, including coordinating and directing consultants, contractors and external stakeholders. Your proven project management skills, knowledge of public sector infrastructure funding and delivery systems and ability to lead a high performing team, together with your tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, will be highly regarded in securing this opportunity.
The role includes a high degree of stakeholder engagement within the VSBA, Divisions across the Department, local government and early childhood sector partners.
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.