This position will be in the School Asset Assessment Unit and play a key leadership role in enabling safe and sustainable learning environments by supporting in the roll-out of key asset management initiatives including the Rolling Facilities Evaluation program. This includes project management and providing asset management technical and practical support. The role will include establishing and reporting on key deliverables, and formulation of guidance material to support and empower schools in their asset management responsibilities. As a senior member of the team, the role will contribute to fostering a positive culture and supporting team members as well as strengthening our relationships and influence across the VSBA and other government organisations.
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 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.
About the Division
The Asset Management 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 Asset Management Branch, School Asset Management Support Branch, Facilities Branch, Maintenance Delivery Branch and the Programs Branch.
About the Role
This position will be in the School Asset Assessment Unit and play a key leadership role in enabling safe and sustainable learning environments by supporting in the roll-out of key asset management initiatives including the Rolling Facilities Evaluation program. This includes project management and providing asset management technical and practical support. The role will include establishing and reporting on key deliverables, and formulation of guidance material to support and empower schools in their asset management responsibilities. As a senior member of the team, the role will contribute to fostering a positive culture and supporting team members as well as strengthening our relationships and influence across the VSBA and other government organisations.
Key responsibilities of this role will be:
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Providing technical and practical support to schools on facilities management and delivery of the Rolling Facilities Evaluation program
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Contract management in line with Ministerial Directions and Instructions for public construction procurement
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Applying risk-based thinking in execution of duties.
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Utilising the Asset Information Management System (AIMS) capability to deliver the project.
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Preparing program updates, briefings and reports as required
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Analysing data to articulate trends, provide rationale for variances and develop recommendations for embedding insights from analysis to drive action
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Working collaboratively across the VSBA and DET to manage information and processes across the portfolio, acting as a key point of contact for multiple teams and stakeholders
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Supporting other Branch projects as required
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Contributing to continuous improvements for delivery through automation and process improvement.
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 o ne for our customers, colleagues and key partners regardless of our individual role or team.
Attributes
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Facilities management, contract and project management, and risk management practices along with strong communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
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Desirable : Engineering/ Project Management studies or any related qualification
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Desirable : Considerable/demonstrated experience in a similar role
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Essential: Facilities Management 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 Sethu Masaiti – Manager (School Asset Assessment Unit) via (03) 90574414 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 29th June 2026
