Fixed term until 30-June-2029 About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. About the Victorian School Building Authority The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is part of the Department of Education. Established in 2016, it oversees Victoria's largest school building program since the state introduced free public education in the 1870s. The VSBA upgrades and expands existing schools and plans, designs and builds new schools to meet enrolment demand. We also support schools to maintain their buildings and grounds by offering expert advice and coordinating maintenance programs and grants. With Victoria recently introducing two years of funded kindergarten, the VSBA is also working with the early childhood sector on a massive kindergarten construction program. About the Division The Strategy and Planning Division is responsible for the VSBA's operating framework, investment strategy, policy setting, asset information management, budget strategy and coordination, along with the delivery of specific school strategies, costings, allocate resources for growth, maintenance, and projects through school application- based programs. The Division also plans and co-ordinates delivery of new early childhood facilities and support for the wider early childhood sector to build, improve and upgrade infrastructure through a number of grants programs, including programs which provide funding to make kindergartens for inclusive for children of all abilities. The Asset Strategy & Policy Branch sits within the Strategy and Planning Division in the VSBA. The Asset Strategy & Policy Branch is responsible for asset strategy and operating framework, investment strategy, policy setting, information management, budget strategy and coordination. The Branch carries out activities such as developing policies and systems for early childhood asset management Systems for success About the Role The Kinder Surge Unit is seeking a VPS4 Data Project Analyst to contribute towards strategic policy projects to deliver the kindergarten maintenance program and support the air purifer program. This includes the monitoring of the air purifer program of works which involves responding to stakeholder emails, monitoring of the air purfier stocks and providing updates on the program. For the kindergarten maintenance program, the role will support the oversight of of the program funding, support key briefing documents and project planning documents, working with stakeholders and provide updates to the executives on the program. The adviser will also support the unit to monitor our work plan and ensure our efforts are aligned with our strategic plan and purpose. This is a critical opportunity to be part of a high-impact team that is involved in shaping the future of education infrastructure in Victoria. Key role responsibilities include: * Managing the air purifer inbox and responding to stakeholders * Support the management of the air purifer program * Provide project support to the kindergarten maintenance program and reform work * Support with data analysis for the kindergarten program and air purifer program * Monitor the kindergarten maintenance program budget * Support and update project planning documents for the kindergarten maintenance program * Undertaking policy analysis to provide options and recommendations to management * Monitoring the work plan for the unit and undertaking secretariat duties as required. * Providing support in the development and maintenance of policies, strategic plans and frameworks and associated reporting * Liaising with other parts of the organisation to gather data to inform the strategic plans and analysis 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. Attributes The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of policy development, data capabilities and project management along with strong communication skills. Desirable Qualifications and Experience * Desirable : Bachelor's degree in a related field such as public policy, management, or asset management. 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 Tanya Tran, Director via Tanya.Tran@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. 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