Occupation
Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Reference
VG/DESRS1927600
Overview
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly self‐motivated person to provide direct support to schools on a range of infrastructure and facilities programs. This includes upgrades, new school builds, as well as maintenance and enrolment management. To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrated excellent communication and problem‐solving skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with others. In addition, you will be a self‐starter who shows initiative as well as a good team player who contributes to a positive and respectful team culture.
About the Department
The Department of Education supports Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives through lifelong learning, healthy development, strengthening families and equipping people with skills for the 21st‐century economy and society.
About the Group
Schools and Regional Services offers central, regional and local expertise to enhance learning outcomes. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions and collaborates with 5 central office divisions to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities and learners.
About the Role
The Senior Provision and Planning Officer will report to the Manager – Provision and Planning and work with other officers to ensure high quality and consistent approaches to the following:
* Accurate implementation of the Enrolment Policy and consistent approaches to the management of Government school accommodation.
* Analysis and monitoring of the accommodation needs of Government schools.
* Advocacy for additional accommodation where required.
* Provision of support for schools with Emergency Maintenance applications and processes.
* Support VSBA and schools with the implementation of the Rolling Facilities Evaluation, Capital Works and Asset Management Planning Processes.
Attributes
* The ability to work independently and take ownership of work.
* Strong problem‐solving skills – ability to work through complex problems where there is no clear solution.
* Excellent relationship‐building and networking skills with the ability to foster good relationships with those at a range of levels.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team – works well in a team and contributes to a positive team culture, demonstrates willingness to support others if needed.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience in facilities management in the Victorian Public Sector is preferred. Full driver's licence is required.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see the attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
Contact
Kimberley Bendall, Manager – Provision and Planning, (03) 9194 6305, .
Equal Opportunity
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. The Department website provides information on employment conditions, diversity and inclusion, and more.
Applications Close
Thursday 11 June .
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