Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1879600
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
The Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division (CTPD) works collaboratively across the department, with schools, and with stakeholders to co-design and implement initiatives that support schools to deliver high-quality curriculum and teaching programs. CTPD has primary responsibility for the provision of advice and implementation support to government schools to deliver the Victorian Curriculum. Drawing on contemporary research and practice evidence, CPTD's work contributes to ongoing improvements in student outcomes by flexibly responding to student needs and aspirations, as well as those of school communities.
CTPD has three branches: Literacy, Languages, the Arts and Humanities; Numeracy, STEM and Digital Learning; and Teaching and Learning. Across these branches, key functions include:
About the Role
An exciting ongoing, full-time opportunity exists to join the Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division as an Executive Support Officer. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-level administrative and program support to the Executive Director, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Division. You will play a key role in managing a fast-paced and varied workload, building strong stakeholder relationships, and contributing to a positive and values-driven workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Key Attributes
We are seeking a professional who demonstrates initiative, sound judgement, and exceptional organisational skills. You will be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in your 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 Geoff Laws - Senior Project Officer 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 Thursday 28th August 2025.