Project Advisor

About the Role

The role of a Program Advisor within Project Delivery Division is to support the delivery of infrastructure projects by:

• Coordinating all aspects of execution across the project lifecycle from feasibility, through to tendering, to project close to ensure expectations are understood and agreed, the program is maintained, key milestones are met, and that delivery, performance and financial targets are achieved
• Collaborating with internal and external teams on a range of matters, such as planning, design, legal and communications
• Assisting in the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships with diverse stakeholders in order to manage risks and resolve issues impacting project delivery
• Providing clear and timely advice and reporting on project planning, project delivery status, benefits and outcomes for a range of stakeholders, including Ministers, the Secretary, senior officers and project teams

Qualification and Experience

Preference relevant qualification in Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, demonstrated experience in a similar role within government.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge and experience in the planning, execution, coordination and delivery of projects
• Excellent communication and liaison skills and be able to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• An understanding and experience of public sector infrastructure funding and delivery systems is desirable but not essential

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.

About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

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.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Michael Tatnell, Manager, Kinder Infrastructure Delivery via ***************@education.vic.gov.au.

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.

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 Wednesday, 2 September 2026.