Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SSSR/1900980
About the Role
Executive Assistants are responsible for executive and divisional administrative support functions to support the effective delivery of department objectives in a way that aligns with DE's Values. The role and responsibilities of the Executive Assistant will include:
Work type
Fixed Term – Full Time till 30 June 2027
Location
200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
Attributes
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, working collaboratively across teams to achieve shared outcomes. Builds strong relationships with stakeholders to understand issues and deliver practical solutions. Takes a future-focused approach, integrating improved ways of working and relevant technologies. Applies sound business judgement, understanding operational and cost impacts. Uses critical thinking to resolve issues and communicates clearly, managing challenging conversations with professionalism and empathy.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages for cover letter) which summarises their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.
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
An exciting opportunity exists to join new Strategy and Secondary School Reform Group in a key role supporting the Executive Director of the Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Division.
The Division was established to lead a generational reform agenda in response to the 2020 Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling. These reforms will collectively support all Victorian secondary students to pursue high-quality and valued vocational pathways aligned to their strengths and interests and to finish schooling with the skills and capabilities they need for success in further education, training, work, and life.
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 Natalie Garcia de Heer via email at [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 31st of December 2025