Program Manager (Next Generation New Schools Technical Lead)

Department of Education; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education is seeking a Program Manager (NGNS Technical Lead) to direct and oversee all design, technical, engineering and ICT aspects of the NGNS Project from procurement through construction. This fixed-term, full-time role reports to the NGNS Executive Lead and involves contract finalisation and tender evaluation.

The NGNS Project delivers nine new schools under the Government's Partnerships Victoria framework, requiring strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Developed leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities in major social infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical requirements.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all design, technical, engineering and ICT aspects of the NGNS Project across procurement, tender evaluation, contract finalisation and construction phases.
• Coordinate with NGNS Executive Lead and partners to ensure value-for-money and timely delivery of nine new schools under Partnerships Victoria.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Governance

Job description

About The Department

The Department of Education (the Department) leads the delivery of education and development services to children and students both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services and non-government schools.

About The Department

The Department of Education (the Department) leads the delivery of education and development services to children and students both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services and non-government schools.

About

Information about the structure of the Department, including details about each of our Ministers, key staff, regional offices, strategy and annual reports are available at: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/default.aspx

About The Division

The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is a division of the Department of Education responsible for delivering the Victorian Government's significant investment in school and early childhood infrastructure. It oversees the planning, procurement, construction, and maintenance of facilities across the state, supporting the Government's commitment to the Education State. Working closely with industry, schools, and stakeholders, the VSBA delivers major capital programs and innovative infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of growing communities.

About the Role

This is a fixed term full time position until 30 June 2029. Reporting to Next Generation New Schools (NGNS) Executive Lead, the Program Manager (NGNS Technical Lead) is responsible for directing and overseeing all design, technical, engineering and ICT aspects of the NGNS Project throughout the procurement, tender evaluation, contract finalization and construction phases. The NGNS Project will involve the construction of nine new schools delivered under the Government's Partnerships Victoria framework.

Key Attributes

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Developed leadership, stakeholder engagement and project delivery capabilities, underpinned by technical experience in major social infrastructure projects via the Partnerships Victoria Framework or major DBFM contracts.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical requirements, manage consultants and contractors, and navigate contractual and governance frameworks.
• Adept at building collaborative relationships, influencing outcomes, and balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery to achieve value-for-money outcomes for government and the community.

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

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 Dimitar Petreski via email ([e-mail] ).

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 12 October 2026.