Senior Project and Planning Officer role summary: Deliver government investment to build 6 new Tech Schools in Victoria, collaborating with project teams, universities, and TAFEs.High-profile opportunity to facilitate the delivery of government's $116 million investment to build 6 new Tech Schools in Victoria, utilizing expertise in project delivery and management to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality outcomes. This role will involve working with project teams, universities, and TAFEs to design, develop, and deliver the Tech Schools in Brimbank, Dandenong, Frankston, Hume, Wangaratta, and Warrnambool.The Tech Schools and Performing Arts Branch has oversight on Victoria's existing 10 Tech Schools and the delivery of the next 6 new Tech Schools as part of the Victorian Government's $116 million commitment. Tech Schools provide high-tech, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) programs to secondary school students in their local areas. The Tech School branch designs and implements a unique model of schooling to deliver applied STEM learning that inspires students to create a better future today.Key responsibilities:* Lead project planning, design development, and management of projects allocated to the New Tech Schools Delivery team* Collaborate with project teams, universities, and TAFEs to ensure timely and budget-friendly delivery of Tech Schools* Review project plans against delivery timeframes and budget to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and on scope* Participate in Project Control Groups for Tech School infrastructure delivery and support the Manager in executing its function* Work with team members, Tech School Directors, universities, and TAFEs to ensure that infrastructure of the new Tech Schools supports proposed STEM programsRequirements:* Strong project management skills* Proficiency in the use of Excel* Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and team membersThis is a high-profile opportunity to utilize expertise in project delivery and management to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality outcomes.