Drive impactful asbestos management across Victorian schools. Lead Division 5 programs, manage critical data, coordinate audits, and support stakeholders in a high-performing team.
About the Role
This position is based in the Asset Programs Branch, which is responsible for delivering support for schools through the management of the Response programs, deployment of modular buildings, and the delivery of sustainability programs to promote energy efficiency and respond to the impact of climate change.
As a Project Advisor, you will oversee the Department's division 5 program and manage the asbestos database. The program requires working with service providers to schedule audits, review audits and update the database following audits and removals. The role also requires providing data from the database, and offering support to schools and other VSBA units.
This role requires someone with a keen eye for detail who can thrive in a flexible, high-performing division within the VSBA. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of time, whilst managing internal and external stakeholders to support the continued management of the Department's Asbestos Database.
Key duties will include:
- Overseeing the Department's Division 5 Program and managing the Department's Asbestos Database by working with internal and external stakeholders to schedule and review audits,
- Updating the relevant databases, and
- Support schools and other internal stakeholders to obtain and submit documentation required as part of asbestos removal works.
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.
Employment type: Fixed term until (30-JUN-2029) - full time
Attributes
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of dashboard reporting, data input and ana and management practices along with strong communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Highly Desirable: Previous asbestos management experience
Desirable: Government experience in a similar role
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About the Department
The Department of Education (DE) leads the delivery of education and development services to children and students both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services and non-government schools.
About the Victorian School Building Authority
The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is part of the Department of Education and leads the planning, delivery and maintenance of education facilities across both schools and early learning settings. Established in 2016, it oversees one of Victoria's largest building programs, supporting the full education lifecycle from early childhood to secondary school. In response to Victoria's introduction of Two Years of Funded Kindergarten, the VSBA is working closely with the early childhood sector to deliver a significant pipeline of new and expanded kindergarten facilities, often co-located with schools.
The VSBA delivers four key priorities:
- building and expanding schools and early childhood facilities to meet population growth.
- planning, designing and constructing new facilities and upgrading existing ones to meet enrolment demand
- modernising and maintaining school and early learning facilities through coordinated programs, expert advice and grants
engaging communities to ensure local input, transparency, and strong partnerships in project delivery
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The VSBA brings together expertise in property, construction and project management, architecture, facilities mainte nance, and education operations, alongside specialists in relocatable buildings, data and policy, finance, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
About the Division
The Asset Management and Operations Division helps schools maintain and manage their buildings and grounds and ensures they are more energy efficient. The Division trains school leaders as facilities managers and supports them to develop school maintenance plans. They coordinate programs, assessments, and systems to ensure schools are routinely maintained and cleaned.
The Division includes the Maintenance Delivery Branch, Asset Programs Branch and Asset Operations Branch
How to apply:
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. Applications should include:
- A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (maximum of two pages); and
- A current Resume outlining your 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
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 Christian O'Brien - A/Manager, Response Unit via (03) 7022 5949 or [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 Wednesday, 16 September 2026
