Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1878724
Program Officer- Ongoing/Full Time
About the Department
The Department of Education (DE) leads the delivery of education and development services to children and students both directly through government schools, government early learning centres and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services and non-government schools.
About the Division
The Conduct and Integrity Division provides expert advice and support to Victorian government school principals and other people managers in the Department of Education on managing employee conduct and performance including child safety concerns and fraud and corruption. The Division has been expanding and it's an exciting time to join.
There are four branches within the Division:
The Division leads critical functions with respect to both school and corporate employees and operations, including:
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager of the Child Safety Compliance and Operations Team, the Program Officer manages record entry and directs incoming enquiries to the appropriate teams. The role requires resilience, accountability, and a dedication to high-quality service.
Key duties include:
About You
This role requires a proactive individual, who has experience working in a sensitive, confidential environment. You will be a team player, someone who can support and motivate those around you.
As our ideal candidate, you will have:
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience, and suitability to the role in line with the duties, required capabilities and the Key Selection Criteria. (PD attached).
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, then we'd like to hear from you. Please contact Kate Gray, A/Manager Child Safety Compliance and Operations via: Ph (03) 7022 0078 or [email protected].
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 have a Working with Children Check, a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59 pm on Friday 22 August 2025