Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1904194
This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position until 30 June 2026.
The 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 Senior Secondary Certificate Reform Division (SSCRD) in a 5 month fixed term full-time position.
In 2020 the Victorian Government committed to implementing the recommendations made in the Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling (the Firth Review) to improve vocational and applied learning options for Victorian students.
VCAA's role in this reform is to implement, manage and continue to develop the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) and Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)– the qualifications, curriculum and assessment.
About the division/unit
SSCRD are leading and implementing generational reform to Victoria's senior secondary certification in response to the 2020 Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling.
The reforms are supporting all Victorian secondary students to access engaging curriculum where they can connect their learning to real-life and workplace experiences.
The introduction of the VCE Vocational Major (VM) and the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) in 2023 supports students to pursue high-quality and valued vocational pathways aligned to their strengths and interests and to finish schooling with the skills and capabilities.
About the role/role purpose:
The Project Manager - Education Specialist will work within the VCAA Senior Secondary Certificate Reform Division (SSCRD)to lead implementation and change in relation to certification, curriculum and assessment associated with the VCE VM and the VPC.
The role will include:
About you or/To be successful in this role:
Experience and qualifications:
A graduate or post-graduate qualification in assessment, applied learning, or a related field is desirable.
How to apply:
Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Anna Fee via email: [email protected].
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.
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.
Appliations close 11.59pm Wednesday 28 January 2026.