Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1890966A
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the department's Freedom of Information (FOI) team which determines access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
The Administrative Officers provide administrative support including:
About the Division
The Administration Officer, Freedom of Information, is located within the Integrity, Assurance and Executive Services division. The division provides expert advice and support to the department through a range of portfolio, advisory and assurance services.
The division also provides support to the department's executives and ministers and the Office of the Secretary (OOS) and manages all Cabinet and Parliament processes. In addition, it undertakes a range of time limited projects to support the efficient operation of the department.
Attributes
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in 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 Evan Spurway - Manager, Freedom of Information (Non-topical requests) via (03) 7022 5712 or email.
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.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 03 November 2025