Organisation: Victorian School Building AuthorityOccupation: PolicyReference: VG/DE/VSBA/1828993Job posted: 31/10/2024Closes: 14/11/2024Classification: VPSG4Job duration: Until 31/10/2027Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905About 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 equipping 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 setting VSBA's strategic policy direction, shaping portfolio investment decisions, developing and implementing programs that address accessibility, inclusion, and accommodation initiatives, and building school capacity to manage assets.As part of the Strategy and Planning Division, the Asset Strategy Branch is responsible for the asset strategy and operating framework, investment strategy, policy setting, information management, budget strategy, and coordination. The Branch carries out activities such as developing business cases for the State Budget, preparing briefs for Government on strategic issues and risks, developing and reviewing policies for school asset management, and developing strategies to improve asset management practice and asset performance.About the Role This is a fixed-term role until 31st October 2027. Budget Strategy Unit The Budget Strategy Unit leads the state budget strategy for school infrastructure and brings funding into the VSBA for school infrastructure projects. The role of the Policy Advisor within the Budget Strategy Unit is to support the development of school infrastructure business cases that recommend funding based on a clear problem definition, strong delivery evidence base, and well-researched recommendations.Key responsibilities include: Leading the development of a business caseLiaising with other parts of the organisation to gather data to inform the business casePromoting and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders within the Authority, across the Department, and also across GovernmentUndertaking policy analysis to provide options and recommendations to managementUndertaking secretariat duties as requiredAll 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 strong conceptual skills, demonstrating an ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and communicate these succinctly and persuasively in written communication. Candidates will require strong written skills as well as excellent attention to detail.Desirable Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Social Science - Public PolicyFurther Information For more details regarding this position, please see the attached position description for the capabilities to address in your 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 Charles Cornwallis – Manager Budget Strategy Unit | | 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.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59 PM on Thursday 14th November 2024. To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Victorian School Building Authority job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr