An exciting opportunity exists for a manager to lead the School Maintenance Plan (SMP) program.

The School Maintenance Plan (SMP) is a 5-year plan that supports schools to address maintenance issues identified through condition assessment audits as well as build a routine maintenance schedule to prevent the recurrence of maintenance issues. Using their SMPs, schools can budget, schedule, and manage the maintenance of their buildings and grounds. The VSBA supports schools in the development and operationalisation of their SMP, including through delivering workshops and one-on-one advice to schools. The SMP is an important initiative that empowers schools to make informed decisions about the maintenance activities within the school. It also enables schools to schedule works more efficiently to get better value for money, representing a shift from a reactive to a planned and preventative approach to maintenance.

The Manager is responsible for:

• Managing a team including setting clear roles and responsibilities for staff, supporting staff to achieve these responsibilities, performance development and performance management as required.

• Setting the strategic direction of the team, including business planning and prioritisation activities to ensure key goals of the organisation can be achieved.

• Development of business processes, communications collateral and other documentation to support the delivery of the program.

• Planning and implementing effective change management practices to ensure the successful rollout of the initiative.

• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders in order to manage risks and resolve issues.

• The provision of expert and informed advice to key internal and external stakeholders, including the Minister's Office and VSBA Executive team.

• Leading the team in adopting the Asset Information Management System (AIMS) to undertake their work.

• To act as a ‘thought leader' for the VSBA and help shape policy creation and development.

• Reviewing, analysing and evaluating the program to identify improvement opportunities and to report on program outcomes.

• Taking a leadership role in the development of a positive and collaborative work culture across the Branch.

• Supporting the Director to achieve Branch goals as required.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

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

Applications close 2nd May 2024

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