Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VRQA/1884316
About the Division
The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) is a statutory authority established under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. The VRQA is responsible for the registration of education and training providers, accreditation of courses and the regulation of apprenticeships and traineeships in Victoria.
About the Role
As Principal Policy Advisor, you'll lead reforms that strengthen the safety and quality of Victoria's apprenticeship and traineeship system, helping to prevent harm and improve outcomes for apprentices and trainees.
You will design, develop, and deliver high-impact regulatory changes, working closely with the Deputy CEO, Training and Skills, and providing secretariat support to the VRQA Board's Apprenticeship and Skills Compliance and Quality Subcommittee.
We're seeking a skilled policy leader with strong analytical abilities, proven project management expertise, and experience delivering complex public policy initiatives. You'll excel at building relationships, managing competing priorities, and producing high-quality work under tight deadlines.
This is your opportunity to shape meaningful reform and make a lasting difference in vocational education and training in Victoria.
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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 providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
Further Information
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 cont act person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For more information about the role, please contact Robert Johnson, Manager, Apprenticeship Field Services via 03 9059 4526 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 Thursday 24th of September 2025.