Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1905147
The Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students birth to 18 years.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Curriculum Division in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Unit for an ongoing term position.
The Program Advisor supports the work of the VET Unit to manage programs or projects relating to the delivery and assessment of VET delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS). In particular, the role supports the day-to-day functions and work processes of the unit, including strategic program development, coordination of events and professional learning, preparation of reports, briefs and correspondence, and responding to phone and email enquiries.
The VET Unit manages programs or projects relating to the delivery and assessment of VET delivered to secondary students (VDSS). This involves liaison with the VET sector, schools, industry and education sector authorities to support senior secondary providers with students undertaking VET. Core functions of the VET Unit also include the implementation and audit of school-assessed coursework, development of VCE VET examinations, and delivery of professional learning.
Role purpose
The purpose of the Program Advisor role is to support the work of the VET Unit to manage programs or projects relating to the delivery and assessment of VET delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS). The role supports the day-to-day functions and work processes of the VET Unit, including strategic program development, coordination of events and professional learning, preparation of reports, briefs and correspondence, and responding to phone and email enquiries.
Attributes
Qualifications and Experience
Desirable:
How to apply
Please apply via Careers.vic.gov.au. Your application should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description, a copy of your resume and two referees.
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< /a>.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Loretta Black - VET Unit Manager 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 3 February 2026.