Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Hume
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/20012874
Please note: This is a 0.6 FTE and are fixed term position ending on the 30 June 2026.
The role requires travel across the region.
About the Department
The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.
About the Group
Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.
This role is located in the Disability Inclusion Implementation Unit, Student Wellbeing & Engagement Division, North East Victoria Region (NEVR), SRS. The Disability Inclusion Implementation Unit works collaboratively with schools and Areas to support the delivery of Disability Inclusion reform across the Region. The Disability Inclusion Implementation Unit provides advice, support, and training to enable implementation of the 3 reform components - funding model transition, capability building and culture change.
About the Role
The Department of Education is committed to building a more inclusive education system, one that ensures every student with disability can thrive at school and in life.
The department is delivering Disability Inclusion to transform the way students with disability are supported in Victorian government schools. Disability Inclusion will provide a range of supports, tools, guidance and training to ensure schools can provide an inclusive environment for all members of their school community. Disability Inclusion will also deliver, over a five-year rollout, a new tiered funding approach and strength-based process to identify students' strengths and needs.
The Disability Inclusion Senior Implementation Advisor will be part of the Regional Implementation Team who will support the implementation and delivery of Disability Inclusion across the Region. The Regional Implementation Team will work directly with Area staff and schools to guide Disability Inclusion implementation throughout the rollout of the new model. They will engage deeply with Area teams and visit schools, provide direct advice and support training of schools and broader educational workforces. Implementation teams will also provide advice on implementation to other regional workforces to support the integration of the new approach across the system.
Attributes
The successful applicant will have:
A strong and practical understanding of the Disability Inclusion Reforms and be able to provide specialised expertise and knowledge of the project and policy implementation. The successful applicant may have worked directly on the Disability Inclusion reforms in schools or have a strong Disability Inclusion policy background. Importantly the successful applicant will have a proven r
ecord of exceptional stakeholder management skills, strategic thinking, effective communication, and adept problem-solving abilities. Applicants must be able to effectively manage a range of stakeholders whilst promoting inclusion and building capability across the region. Your capacity for collaboration, navigating complex issues, driving continuous improvement and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check.
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting your resume, and a cover letter that outlines your skills and experience against Key Selection Criteria in the position description. Please ensure your cover letter is 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 Julia Nordlinger Disability Inclusion Implementation Manager via 0414 600 589 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 Monday 7 July, 2025.