Project and Program Manager

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria is seeking a senior leader to guide the operational management, grant funding and future provision planning for 24 STEM education centres across Victoria. The role oversees a team of 4.0 FTE and manages complex stakeholder relationships with the Directors of the STEM centres to drive improvement and change.

Based in Melbourne, you will contribute to Tech Schools and Performing Arts programs that deliver innovative STEM teaching and real-world challenges for

Qualifications

• Experience in grants and contract management is essential.
• Experience delivering capital infrastructure projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of Victoria's 24 STEM centres including 18 Tech Schools and 6 specialist centres.
• Oversee grant funding, evaluation, and future provision planning.
• Manage relationships with centre Directors and other key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and organisational change.

Skills

Grants management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Great opportunity to lead, innovate and shape the future of STEM education across Victoria's 24 specialist centres, driving strategic change and inspiring future generations!

Employment type: Ongoing - full time

About the role:

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)

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 Brendan Rigby - Director via 0436 027 *** or *************@education.vic.gov.au

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