Education Infrastructure Project Lead

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Major Projects & Property Division within the Victorian Department of Education is seeking a Manager to deliver education infrastructure, leading a team of up to six staff, coordinating projects from feasibility to completion.

You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, manage risks, prepare business cases, and report to Ministers and senior officers. A strong background in procurement and public sector funding is essential.

Qualifications

• Background across the full development project lifecycle including coordinating consultants and external stakeholders.
• Specialist procurement expertise in delivery of infrastructure capital works.
• Proven project management skills and knowledge of public sector infrastructure funding and delivery systems.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of execution across the project lifecycle from feasibility, through to tendering, to project close. Ensuring expectations are understood and agreed, the program is maintained, key milestones are met, and that delivery, performance and financial targets are achieved.
• Prepare project feasibility information, including establishing budgets and developing business cases.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams and resources on planning, design, legal and communications.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders in order to manage risks and resolve issues impacting successful project delivery.
• Provide clear advice and reports on project planning, delivery status, benefits and outcomes for a range of stakeholders, including Ministers, the Secretary, senior officers and project teams
• Connect insights from analysis and develop into strategies, investment advice and prioritisation processes
• Lead and manage a team of people and develop their skills and knowledge to ensure the team is able to provide credible, authoritative and well‑evidenced advice and deliver on projects and outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Procurement expertise

Team leadership

Public sector funding

Education

Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

The Major Projects & Property Division within the Victorian Department of Education is seeking a Manager to deliver education infrastructure, leading a team of up to six staff, coordinating projects from feasibility to completion.

You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, manage risks, prepare business cases, and report to Ministers and senior officers. A strong background in procurement and public sector funding is essential.