Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SEPS/1888726
About the Role
The Principal Policy Advisor, Disability Inclusion Reform, will utilise their strong analytical and conceptual skills to lead and manage multifaceted policy projects and conduct complex policy analysis. They will have experience designing and delivering policy or initiatives related to disability and inclusion. The role will lead a range of key functions in the team, including developing policy and guidance, building inclusive capability and practice, and providing oversight of the Disability Inclusion Facilitator Service. The role requires the Principal Policy Advisor to:
The Principal Policy Advisor, Disability Inclusion Reform, has some people management responsibility (2 direct reports), in partnership with the Manager, Disability Inclusion Reform.
Work type
Ongoing - Full Time
Attributes
Refer to the Position Description.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in related discipline and/or equivalent experience.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please provide a CV/Resume (2 pages) and a written response to the Key Selection Criteria (3 pages). See Position Description). Short-listed candidates may be asked to complete a work-related task.
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.
The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.
About the Division
Inclusive Education Division
The Inclusive Education Division (IncED) has a central role in achieving the Education State Agenda by ensuring that all students will have access to the same quality education, regardless of their background or circumstance. This is reflective of our ambition to ensure students with disability and additional needs are engaged and active learners and are provided with the skills, knowledge and attributes they need to succeed in work and life. Specifically, the purpose of the Division is to:
IncED is responsible for the delivery of Disability Inclusion. Disability Inclusion will strengthen support for students with disability through the following measures:
Disability Inclusion Profile
Tiered school funding model
Disability Inclusion System Capability Building Initiatives
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 Jarrod Sutton, Manager, Disability Inclusion Reform (03) 7022 2106 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 20 October.