The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

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.

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.

The Asset Management Division is responsible for setting VSBA's strategic asset direction, developing and implementing programs that address accessibility, inclusion and accommodation initiatives, and building school capability and capacity to manage assets.

The Maintenance Delivery Branch oversees maintenance projects, encompassing planned maintenance, as well as the upkeep of hydraulic fire safety systems and shelter-in-place facilities and other programs. Additionally, it ensures that secondary school campuses are equipped with suitable facilities to accommodate mental health practitioners, aligning with the government's commitment for this program.

The Programs Branch overseas and delivers a range of responsive and programmed works projects, including minor capital works, Accessible Buildings Program, Inclusive School Fund and the Emergency Maintenance Program. Additionally, the PB delivers the relocatable building programs, consisting of more than 200 constructed and installed relocatable buildings across the State to support enrolment growth and school redevelopment programs.

We are seeking to hire a Manager (VPS6) in the the Commercial and Programs Unit The Commercial and Programs Unit provides multiple support activities to the Maintenance Delivery and Programs Branch delivery programs, including: Project tracking and reporting, Database management, Strategic commercial operations and procurement, Project delivery protocols, Generalist administrative function.

The role will co-lead and facilitate the Commercial and Programs Unit's fulfilment of the responsibilities, and its commitment to:

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

The role is a fixed term opportunity until the 30/6/2026 for more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

The candidate must have experience in:

Essential:

Desirable: Familiarity with the education sector or similar public sector environments, fostering a positive and collaborative work culture, promoting teamwork and professional development.

Please submit your application with your resume and responses to the Key Selection Criterias.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

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 Oliver Alessandrini - Senior Manager, Commercial & Program Management via Oliver.Alessandrini@education.vic.gov.au.

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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3 July 2026