Reporting to the CEO, the newly created Executive Director, Asset Planning and Support will lead the statewide planning, prioritisation and support functions that underpin maintenance and asset management across Victoria's government schools and early learning facilities.
Executive Director, Asset Planning and Support
Victorian School Building Authority
Department of Education
SES 2 | Melbourne CBD | $290,601 to $419,000
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
About the Division
The Vcitorian School Building Authority (VSBA) leads the planning, delivery and maintenance of education facilities across Victoria and oversees one of the state's largest building programs. This role will play a central part in ensuring school and early learning infrastructure is planned and supported in a way that is equitable, evidence-based and sustainable.
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the newly created Executive Director, Asset Planning and Support will lead the statewide planning, prioritisation and support functions that underpin maintenance and asset management across Victoria's government schools and early learning facilities.
You will lead a critical portfolio at the intersection of strategy, data, investment and public value — building the evidence base on asset condition, risk and need, translating that insight into funded maintenance programs, and strengthening the systems and support that help schools and early learning services manage their assets well.
This is a role for a highly strategic executive who can combine system thinking, analytical rigour and influential leadership to drive better long-term outcomes across one of the state's most important public asset portfolios.
You will:
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lead statewide asset planning, prioritisation and investment recommendations
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turn complex asset, financial and service data into clear, evidence-based decisions
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drive the development of asset management frameworks, policies, standards and systems
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oversee maintenance planning, support services and grants that help keep facilities safe, functional and sustainable.
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build strong partnerships across schools, early learning settings, government and key stakeholders
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provide high-level strategic advice to Ministers, the Secretary, the CEO and senior executives
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lead a high-performing division with strong governance, accountability and continuous improvement
Attributes
We are seeking an accomplished executive with a strong track record in leading large-scale asset, infrastructure, policy or service portfolios in complex environments.
You will bring:
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proven executive leadership delivering large-scale, portfolio-level outcomes
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strong capability in data-led planning, risk management and strategic investment
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the ability to interpret complex asset, financial and service information at scale
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strong financial and governance acumen
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highly developed stakeholder engagement, influence and negotiation skills
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experience providing authoritative advice at the highest levels of government
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline are essential, and post graduate qualifications are desirable.
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
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 Joanne Wandel (VSBA CEO) via email:
[email protected] or Mark Wilkin (Office of the CEO) via email:
[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.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 26 July 2026
