Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Other
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: VG/DE/VATL/1896546
About the Role
The Participant and Program Support Officer plays a key role in supporting the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership's Regional Division in the provision of high-quality professional learning, contextualised and responsive to the needs of school leaders and teachers in Regional Victoria and surrounding areas. The role works directly with participants to provide program resources, room-set-up support (including in a virtual space), and high-quality customer service from program inception and participant registration through to program conclusion.
The role is also a key administrative function and support to the Academy's Regional Centres, leading the engagement and management of localised facilities-management service providers to ensure effective and safe operation of the Regional Centre.
To be successful in this role you will:
Work type
Full Time Fixed Term from 1 January to 30 June 2026.
Location
Bendigo Regional Office
Capabilities
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
The Regional Division operates seven Regional Centres (i.e., Bairnsdale, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Mildura, Moe, and Shepparton) to lead localised engagement and professional learning delivery, including across school sectors. It includes a local team in each location who knows the local school community and facilitates their engagement in professional learning.
The Division hosts statewide professional learning managed through the Leadership and Teaching Excellence Divisions. It works closely with the Academy Services Division for optimal participant support and customer service. It works closely with the Business Services Divisi on for efficient learning space and technology management.
Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership (Academy)
At the Academy, we are passionate about meaningful and exciting work that has an impact on education and student outcomes. Our shared purpose is to create and offer evidence-informed professional learning programs, events and initiatives designed to take Victoria's highly skilled teachers and school leaders from great to exceptional and advance the quality and status of teaching and school leadership.
We care about the quality of our work, demonstrate collective responsibility for continuous improvement and support each other to do the very best we can every day to achieve our goals.
The Academy is a learning organisation that provides opportunities for employees to grow. We have a positive culture that we are building together, where people feel supported, valued and heard.
Further Information
Please respond by submitting a cover letter, supported by a maximum 2-page response to the key selection criteria and a recent CV/Resume.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
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 Bronwyn Bishop – A/Manager Bendigo Regional Centre via +61 412 887 828 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 3rd of December 2025.