Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $188,297 - $256,088
Grade: VPS 7
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/ECE/1890909
This is a Full Time Fixed Term position until 30 June 2027
About the Role
The Director, Child Safety has responsibility for the Child Safety Branch, which leads the department's advice and action on child safety in the ECE portfolio. It has overarching responsibility for the implementation of the recommendations of the 2025 Rapid Child Safety Review and other measures to support the Victorian Government's child safety reform agenda.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead significant child safety initiatives and collaborate with teams across the department and Victorian Government agencies.
Attributes
The successful applicant will have excellent relationship management and communication skills, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in driving project and program delivery.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Please note that the successful applicant is required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check or is required to apply for a Working with Children Check prior to commencement and is required to meet the cost of this check.
About the Division
The Child Safety Branch leads the design and implementation of measures to support child safety in early childhood settings and to foster a child safe culture in the early childhood education and care system. The Branch works collaboratively with a range of other departmental teams and stakeholders.
How to apply
Please submit a current CV and cover letter that outlines your skills and experience against the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages).
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 Eugenia Voukelatos via [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 Wednesday 5 November 2025.
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.