Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1922109
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available to lead a passionate, high performing team dedicated to supporting improvement of teaching practice and student outcomes in Victorian government schools.
The role of Manager of the Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Unit is responsible for:
This role calls for strong subject matter expertise, excellent people and stakeholder management skills, experience with leading multiple projects and/or programs and development of policies, the ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and exemplary attention to detail.
This is a fixed term full-time opportunity until 29 June 2027 within the Department of Education's central office, located at 200-220 Victoria Parade East Melbourne.
The successful applicant will:
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
About us
The Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Unit (CARU):
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.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply Now button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) and resume.
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 Christina Tropea - Manager - Curriculum Assessment and Reporting 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, 19 May 2026.