The Senior Project Officer role sits within the Maintenance Delivery Branch. The purpose of this role is to support effective program delivery in a fast-paced environment through efficient end to end project management of multiple maintenance projects at Victorian Government schools. The role has a strong focus on customer service and collaborative stakeholder management, and supports the manager in maintaining a positive team culture in line with the branch business plan. The role provides opportunities for project management improvements and strategic decision-making.

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Managing and coordinating the execution of maintenance delivery projects, over all aspects of the project lifecycle including maintenance, minor works and DDA compliance projects in schools around the state of Victoria
• Coordination of Consultants and Contractors engaged in the delivery process of maintenance works and compliance-based projects in schools around the state of Victoria.
• Subject matter expertise in project managing building and construction projects and sound knowledge of DDA compliance, including a strong understanding of AS1428 and its application to access and egress.
• 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 to manage risks and resolve issues that may impact successful project and program delivery.
• Collaborating with internal teams on implementation of construction projects.

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.