Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1884408
About the Role
The Principal Policy Adviser leads the development of advocacy positions and policy on a range of critical, high-profile issues across the early childhood portfolios, such as:
This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the department, within Victorian Government and across other jurisdictions.
Attributes
To be successful in this position, you will have excellent written communication skills, sophisticated policy and analysis skills, the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to inform Victorian positions and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Experience in strategic and intergovernmental policy at any level of government is desirable.
To apply
Please provide your CV and a response addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages).
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 Cecily Jones - Manager, National Early Childhood Policy Team via 0413 204 414 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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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 pr oviding school education and 50 new early learning centres.
About the Division
The Intergovernmental Relations Branch including the National Schools Policy team, the National Early Childhood Policy team and the National School Reform Agreement team.
The Branch is a fast paced, collaborative and high performing environment that influences national policy discussions and negotiations. The Branch:
Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025.