Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1951616
About the Role
The Administration Officer position is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in government and be an integral part of a responsive, purpose-driven team that leads coordinated responses to institutional sexual abuse matters—both historical and current—working closely with schools and community stakeholders.
What you'll be doing:
Attributes
About the Restorative Engagement and School Support Branch
The Restorative Engagement and School Support (RESS) branch sits within the Operational Policy, School Engagement and Compliance division and is responsible for supporting Victorian government schools and the department respond to current and historical incidents of child sexual abuse by an adult working in a Victorian government school. The Branch has two units:
The branch manages a variety of functions to support its two work units including the department's counselling assistance payments for current and former students who have experienced child sexual abuse by an adult working in a government school, the branch's case and records management system, and reporting to senior leaders on the work of the branch.
About the Operational Policy, School Engagement and Compliance Division
The Operational Policy, School Engagement and Compliance (OPSEC) Division supports and empowers school leaders and others to understand and navigate and meet complex policy and regulatory requirements, and to foster engagement and trust in the department.
OPSEC Division is a supportive, respect ful, positive, and collaborative team with a culture of high integrity, responsiveness and accountability.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience
Experience providing high-quality administrative support and using Microsoft Office applications is a requirement for this role.
How to Apply
To apply, please click ‘Apply Now' and include your resume and a supporting letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role.
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 Kate Taylor, Team Leader - Programs, Restorative Engagement and School Support branch on Mobile: 0436 453 496 or email: [email protected]
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 Thursday 22 October 2026.