Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/1956312
About the role
As the Business Support Officer, you will support the Director, Schools Digital Services and the Director, Business Change to help deliver efficient and coordinated divisional operations.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines executive administration, governance support, business coordination and continuous improvement. You will act as a central point for branch administration, ensuring high-quality support services are delivered in a responsive, accurate and professional way.
In this role, you will:
This role will suit someone who is highly organised, proactive and confident working across a range of priorities while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.
What you'll bring
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Desirable
The following would be well regarded:
About us
The Department of Education works to support children, young people and families to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. Within the department, Schools Digital Services plays an important role in supporting effective digital and business operations across a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
We are looking for a capable and motivated Business Support Officer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, providing trusted support to senior leaders, and contributing to a professional, collaborative and service-focused workplace.
Why join us
This is an opportunity to join a team where your contribution will be valued and your work will make a genu ine difference to how the branch operates each day. You will work closely with senior leaders, support important governance and administrative processes, and help create a well-organised, responsive and efficient working environment.
In return, you will benefit from:
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description and role statement.
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 Anastasia Scully via 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, 19 November 2026