About the Role
This is a fixed term part time (0.5FTE) role until 31 December 2026.
Reporting to the Team Leader - Early Childhood Infrastructure in the Performance Reporting and Analytics (PRA) Unit, this 0.5 FTE Project Officer role supports the delivery of high-quality reporting, data analysis and performance insights that inform decision-making across the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA). The PRA Unit delivers key reporting functions that support internal governance, departmental accountabilities, ministerial requirements and whole-of-government reporting. Working closely with teams across the VSBA's capital, operational and early childhood portfolios, the unit provides reporting that supports the delivery of major infrastructure programs and organisational performance.
As part of the team, you will work with stakeholders to collect, analyse and interpret data, prepare reports and dashboards, and contribute to maintaining high-quality reporting products. You will also support improvements to reporting processes, data quality and reporting systems to help deliver efficient, reliable and timely information.
Key responsibilities
- Collect, validate and analyse data to support accurate and timely performance reporting.
- Prepare dashboards, reports, briefings and other reporting products for internal governance and executive audiences.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the VSBA to gather information and support reporting requirements.
- Contribute to maintaining data quality and identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and systems.
- Assist in delivering reporting that supports internal governance, departmental, ministerial and whole-of-government obligations.
- Support the team to monitor project performance and provide data-driven insights that inform decision-making.
About you
You are an organised and analytical professional who enjoys working with data and solving problems. You have strong attention to detail, communicate clearly, and build positive working relationships with stakeholders. You are keen to learn, contribute to a collaborative team and continuously improve reporting processes.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
- Experience preparing reports, dashboards or other data-driven information products.
- Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables and charts.
- Proficiency in Power Query, Power Pivot and Power BI.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and delivering high-quality customer service.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
About the Victorian School Building Authority
The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is part of the Department of Education. Established in 2016, it oversees Victoria's largest school building program since the state introduced free public education in the 1870s.
The VSBA upgrades and expands existing schools and plans, designs and builds new schools to meet enrolment demand. We also support schools to maintain their buildings and grounds by offering expert advice and coordinating maintenance programs and grants.
With Victoria recently introducing two years of funded kindergarten, the VSBA is also working with the early childhood sector on a massive kindergarten construction program.
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 Samantha Mullen, Manager, Planning & Analytics via [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 Monday 21 September 2026.
