Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/1905169
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.
About the Division
The Budget, Corporate and Funding Strategy Division (BCFSD) is responsible for:
About the Role
This role is in the Accountability and Oversight team, which is part of the Corporate Strategy and Oversight Branch. The branch leads the department's corporate management functions including strategy, planning, reporting, risk management and business continuity.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Accountability and Oversight team which is acknowledged as a collaborative and high-performing team and is responsible for important department-wide products including the Annual Report and Ministerial Statements of Expectations for Regulators.
Attributes
We are looking for candidates who can deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment and support delivery of critical departmental corporate management functions.
Our ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative and uses sound judgement to provide advice and support senior executives and stakeholders.
The Adviser will contribute to each of the team's key products and associated processes, including:
Qualifications and Experience
Desirable: Experience in developing annual reports or other large reports in the public sector or in a large organisation.
Further Information
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter (one to two pages) addressing the key selection criteria contained in the position description.
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 Emily Jones – Manager, Accountability and Oversight via (03) 9084 8423 or [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 03 February 2026.