At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.
It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.
WHY WORK FOR US?
- Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
- Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
- You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students
The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.
YOUR ROLE
The Infrastructure Program Support Officer (Construction) is a 24-month fixed-term role within the Infrastructure Delivery Team at MACS. Supporting over 300 Catholic schools, the team oversees the full infrastructure lifecycle—from master planning to project delivery and compliance. This role plays a key part in supporting the Capital Program Team, which manages around 100 active projects valued at approximately $650 million. The Support Officer provides vital process, reporting, and system support to ensure efficient project delivery and compliance, working closely with internal and external stakeholders across the infrastructure portfolio.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead and maintain project management systems, generating accurate project reports and documentation
- Utilise Power BI to develop, maintain, and enhance interactive dashboards to provide insights into project performance and budget status
- Develop data collection processes and methodologies to ensure accuracy and reliability of project data
- Coordinate project documentation and reporting, including grant acquittals, risk registers, and portfolio-level performance updates
- Monitor capital program budgets and timelines, providing data insights and ensuring alignment with the approved infrastructure plan
- Liaise effectively with stakeholders across all project phases and assist senior leaders
ABOUT YOU
- Demonstrated experience using Power BI for data visualisation and report generation in a large scale project management office
- An ability to manage complex infrastructure or capital projects, including oversight of multiple workstreams, meeting deadlines, and budget management
- Expertise in project management systems, including implementation, optimisation and generating system-based reports
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with an ability to interpret complex data sets
- Detail orientated, with an ability to manage multiple priorities
- Relevant qualifications in construction, contract administration, quantity surveying, engineering, or project management, supported by practical industry experience in infrastructure or capital works delivery highly preferred
This is a 24-month fixed-term position with the salary range is $100,000 - $138,000 per annum exclusive of superannuation and commensurate with skills and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.
Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au
You will need to provide:
1. An up to-date Resume and
2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages
Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.
Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.
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