Operations Manager, School Cleaning Unit
4 weeks ago
We are seeking to recruit an Operations Manager to join our School Cleaning Unit at Victorian School Building Authority
Reporting to the Manager, the Operations Manager takes on an important leadership role and provides direct day-to-day leadership within the School Cleaning Unit.
The School Cleaning Unit sits in the Facilities Branch and is responsible for supporting all Victorian Government Schools with the delivery of School Cleaning arrangements. This includes the delivery of an area-based cleaning model in Melbourne metropolitan schools and a strengthened compliance and monitoring framework for regional schools.
The Operation Manager is responsible for ensuring that the School Cleaning Unit achieves its business unit goals and objectives. One of the key functions of the role is to provide direct leadership and accountability for the contract management team and the successful delivery of the area-based cleaning model. The Operations Manager is also expected to be heavily involved with all procurement activities and oversee other related commercial contracts to ensure compliance with Department processes and policies.
The Operations Manager will report to the Manager of the School Cleaning Unit and will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
- Providing leadership to the contract management team and the broader School Cleaning Unit team.
- Providing strategic commercial and operational advice for the School Cleaning Unit.
- Delivering the Metropolitan Area-based Cleaning Model which in turn delivers high standard of cleaning in schools.
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with service providers in order to manage risks and resolve issues impacting service delivery. This may include managing sensitive negotiations with competing priorities.
- Using expert knowledge of contract compliance to lead a contract management team, manage non-compliance and underperformance and provide guidance on strategic contract management to the unit manager and senior executives.
- Collaborating with internal teams on a range of matters, such as planning, commercial discussions, legal and communications.
- Led all relevant procurements, including developing procurement strategies and implementing and maintaining commercial arrangements for the School Cleaning Unit; and
- Build confidence and assurance in school cleaning arrangements for key stakeholders, including the school and its staff, students, school cleaners, and the public.
- Support all other goals and objectives of the School Cleaning Unit, including the successful delivery of cleaning services to schools in regional Victoria.
- Performing any other duties that may be required to support the School Cleaning Unit from time to time.
This position is based at 33 St Andrew Place, East Melbourne. Hybrid working arrangements are available, but regular office attendance is required.
To be considered for this role, please submit your CV and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person
Information about the Department of Education's operations and em
-
Operations Manager, School Cleaning Unit
2 weeks ago
Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full timeWe are seeking to recruit an Operations Manager to join our School Cleaning Unit at Victorian School Building AuthorityReporting to the Manager, the Operations Manager takes on an important leadership role and provides direct day-to-day leadership within the School Cleaning Unit.The School Cleaning Unit sits in the Facilities Branch and is responsible for...
-
Operations Manager, School Cleaning Unit
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Victorian School Building Authority Full timeLocation: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time / 3 years Organisation: Victorian School Building Authority **Salary**: $130,673 - $174,869 Occupation: Projects Reference: VG/DE/VSBA/20009318AAA We are seeking to recruit an Operations Manager to join our School Cleaning Unit at Victorian School Building Authority Reporting to the Manager, the...
-
Manager, School Cleaning Unit
3 weeks ago
Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full timeWe have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join us as the Manager, School Cleaning Unit at the Victorian School Building Authority The School Cleaning Unit sits in the Facilities Branch and is responsible for supporting all Victorian Government Schools with the delivery of School Cleaning arrangements. This includes the delivery of an area-based...
-
Manager, School Cleaning Unit
3 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Victorian School Building Authority Full timeLocation: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time / 30/6/2027 Organisation: Victorian School Building Authority **Salary**: $130,673 - $174,869 Occupation: Projects Reference: VG/DE/VSBA/20008382 We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join us as the Manager, School Cleaning Unit at the Victorian School Building Authority The School Cleaning...
-
Digital Assessment Delivery Unit Manager
2 weeks ago
Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full timeThe Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students 0 to 18 years. An exciting opportunity exists to join the Assessment and Reporting...
-
Digital Assessment Delivery Unit Manager
2 weeks ago
Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full timeThe Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students 0 to 18 years. An exciting opportunity exists to join the Assessment and Reporting...
-
Cleaning Supervisor
3 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Kiyara Cleaning Full timeWe looking for a hands on cleaning supervisor to work in Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. **Key responsibilities** - Supervise and coordinate activities of staff - Conduct orientation programmes for new employees - Organise day to day cleaning operations - Inspect client’s premises and communicate and rectify issues arising out of cleaning - Undertake...
-
Manager, Vce Curriculum Unit
2 months ago
Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full timeThe purpose of this role is to lead and manage the VCE Curriculum Unit. This includes managing the ongoing review and development of the curriculum and related matters for all Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) studies, including proposals for accreditation of all VCE studies, and oversight of state-wide implementation programs, authorisation of...
-
Project Officer
4 weeks ago
Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full timeAn exciting oppporunity for a Project Officer to join the Victorian School Building Authority in our Facilities Branch within the School Cleaning Unit. Reporting to the Operations Manager of the School Cleaning Unit and as a member of the team, you will be part of a high-performing and supportive team providing high-quality information, reporting and project...
-
Manager, Vce Curriculum Unit
2 weeks ago
Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full timeThe purpose of this role is to lead and manage the VCE Curriculum Unit. This includes managing the ongoing review and development of the curriculum and related matters for all Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) studies, including proposals for accreditation of all VCE studies, and oversight of state-wide implementation programs, authorisation of...
-
Project Officer
2 weeks ago
Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full timeAn exciting oppporunity for a Project Officer to join the Victorian School Building Authority in our Facilities Branch within the School Cleaning Unit.Reporting to the Operations Manager of the School Cleaning Unit and as a member of the team, you will be part of a high-performing and supportive team providing high-quality information, reporting and project...
-
Manager, School Ict Provisioning
1 week ago
Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full timeManager, School ICT Provisioning VPS6 Ongoing About the opportunity A fantastic Ongoing opportunity is available for a Manager, School ICT Provisioning to join the People Management, Program & Project Management unit within the School Digital Services Branch. As the Manager, School ICT Provisioning, you will have the opportunity to be part of influencing the...
-
Project Officer
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Victorian School Building Authority Full timeLocation: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time / 30/6/2026 Organisation: Victorian School Building Authority **Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762 Occupation: Administration/Secretarial Reference: VG/DE/VSBA/20012357X2 An exciting oppporunity for a Project Officer to join the Victorian School Building Authority in our Facilities Branch within the School...
-
Manager, School Asset Assessments
2 months ago
Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full timeVPS6 Manager Role - Full Time/Fixed Term for 3 year period The School Asset Assessments Unit supports schools to understand their asset condition and maintenance requirements. This includes managing the Rolling Facilities Evaluation (RFE) program, a five-yearly assessments of the condition of school buildings and other infrastructure; the associated...
-
Audit Officer
2 months ago
Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full timeAn exciting opportunity has presented itself for a highly skilled and self-motivated individual to join the Compliance and Operational (Schools) Unit on an ongoing basis. The roles and responsibilities of the Audit Officer (Schools) are: - undertaking internal audits (school-based) either as part of the Internal Audit Plan (IA Plan) or in response to ad hoc...
-
Project Officer
4 weeks ago
Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education and Training Full timeReporting to the Operations Manager of the School Cleaning Unit and as a member of the team, you will be part of a high-performing and supportive team providing high-quality information, advice and reporting activities; including presentations and briefings on the performance of cleaning services for all Victorian government schools to senior executives, the...
-
Manager, School Ict Provisioning
2 weeks ago
Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full timeManager, School ICT Provisioning VPS6 OngoingAbout the opportunityA fantastic Ongoing opportunity is available for a Manager, School ICT Provisioning to join the People Management, Program & Project Management unit within the School Digital Services Branch.As the Manager, School ICT Provisioning, you will have the opportunity to be part of influencing the...
-
Manager Koss2 Unit
4 weeks ago
Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full timeAll 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. Reporting to the Director of Early Childhood Infrastructure Planning - State...
-
Area Manager
2 weeks ago
Melbourne, Australia Tradeflex Full time**About us**: Tradeflex was founded in 1988 by John Borg, who is still the sole Managing Director to this present day. We provide integrated facilities services under the umbrella of Tradeflex Services Group and Tradeflex Facility Services respectively, further supported by our dedicated head office teams and our hard-working staff of over 900 people. Our...
-
Manager Koss2 Unit
2 weeks ago
Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full timeAll 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.Reporting to the Director of Early Childhood Infrastructure Planning - State...
