Project and Program Manager

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC is seeking a senior leader to oversee the operational management, grant funding and future provision planning of Victoria's 24 STEM education centres, including 18 Tech Schools and 6 Science and Maths Specialist Centres.

You will lead a team of 4.0 FTE, manage complex stakeholder relationships with the Directors, and drive improvement and change across the network.

Qualifications

• Experience in grants and contract management.
• Experience delivering capital infrastructure projects (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of Victoria's 24 STEM education centres.
• Oversee grant funding and contract management activities.
• Plan future provision across Tech Schools and Specialist Centres.
• Manage a team of 4.0 FTE and maintain stakeholder relationships with Directors.

Skills

Grants management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

An exciting opportunity to lead the operational management, grant funding and future provision planning of Victoria's 24 STEM education centres. This currently includes 18 Tech Schools and 6 Science and Maths Specialist Centres. The successful applicant will lead a team of 4.0 FTE, managing complex stakeholder relationships with the Directors of the STEM education centres, and driving improvement and change.

The Tech Schools and Performing Arts branch supports students to develop contemporary skills, knowledge, and capabilities through learning programs delivered outside the classroom. Tech Schools offer high-tech, innovative STEM teaching and learning programs to local students from partner secondary schools. These programs are provided at our network of 18 Tech Schools located on campus at our tertiary partners located across Victoria.

Tech Schools implement a unique model of schooling that delivers applied STEM learning to secondary students. These programs are designed to inspire students to choose a STEM learning pathway through VCE and tertiary education and further into employment. Tech Schools partner, over the long term, with local industry, schools and our tertiary partners to give students real-world challenges and inspire them to pursue STEM careers in priority industries. These include clean energy, health technologies, low-emissions and food manufacturing, aerospace and digital technologies.

As a senior member of the Branch leadership team, your capabilities and experiences will be essential in leading the operational management, grant funding and future provision planning of Victoria's 24 STEM education centres. This currently includes 18 Tech Schools and 6 Science and Maths Specialist Centres. You'll be leading a team of 4.0 FTE, managing complex stakeholder relationships with the Directors of the STEM education centres, and driving improvement and change.

Attributes

• Experience in grants and contract management (essential)
• Experience in delivering capital infrastructure projects (desirable)

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

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.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.

Applications close 11:59pm on Monday, 23 November 2026