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 current 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 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 Asset Management Branch, School Asset Management Support Branch, Facilities Branch, Maintenance Delivery Branch and the Asset Programs Branch. About the Role
The role requires a high level of construction program management and a strong customer service focus with school staff and communities, and business units across the VSBA and Department.




The key accountabilities for the Project Officer – Modular Classrooms Program (MCP) are to: * Plan and coordinate the work of project managers, consultants and contractors to deliver projects within strict timelines * Manage project and program data, assets, logistics and systems for program delivery * Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the accurancy of data and assets are maintained on VSBA content management systems * Be a thought leader in MCP processes and policies, driving continuous improvements and innovation * Negotiate with, and influence, key stakeholders in the development and management of program data and systems * Provide clear, accurate and timely program project updates and advice to senior management * Ensure project milestones are captured and accurately reported in VSBA and DE corporate systems * Ensure policies and processes are aligned with existing contracts 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. This role may require travel to school sites across Victoria.
This is a hybrid-working role, with 3 days in the office or on-site, and 2 days remotely. This role commences on 19 January 2027 and is a fixed term contract to 18 January 2030. Attributes
The ideal candidate will have a background in construction project management and program implementation,



with experience managing diverse stakeholders to achieve required outcomes.
They will be be highly organised, detail-oriented, self-sufficient and works autonomously, demonstrating responsiveness, integrity and accountability. Desirable Qualifications and Experience * Desirable : a higher education qualification in building, construction, project management, or a relevant field * Desirable : demonstrated experience in a similar role within government 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 Ben Noar, Manager, New Buildings Unit 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 Thursday, 19th November 2026.

📌 Project Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne