Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1914293
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 Regional Directorate, North Western Victoria Region, SRS.
About the Role
This is a full time fixed term role until 17 April 2027.
The purpose of this role is to provide high level coordination and strategic support to the Regional Director and the across the broader region. This includes managing key projects and providing key strategic advice to support Regional objectives.
Functions include:
The position provides a lead role in supporting knowledge management and coordination across all area and divisional executives. The role requires discretion to maintain confidentiality and positive working relationships.
Attributes
Flexibility and Adaptability: Adapts systems and processes quickly to changed priorities and situations.
Working Collaboratively: Guides others to create a culture of collaboration. Identifies, and works to overcome barriers to knowledge or information sharing. Identifies opportunities to work with other teams to deliver outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
N/A
How to Apply
Please provide a CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position desc ription 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 Maria Markopoulos 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 Tuesday 31st March 2026.