Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1949241
Project Director – Organisational Strategy, Governance and Performance (VPS 6.2)
Location: Melbourne CBD
Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
Salary: Grade 6 + Superannuation
Apply: 08 October 2026
About the role:
This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, Board and executive leadership team to lead strategic planning, strengthen governance and oversight, and support organisational performance across VCAA.
Reporting at a senior level, you will lead a high-performing team and drive work across organisational strategy, governance, assurance, risk, performance, reporting and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in supporting the organisation in delivering on its strategic priorities and maintaining strong corporate governance practices.
Key accountabilities
In this role, you will:
About VCAA
VCAA is responsible for curriculum, assessment and reporting for Victorian schools and students. The Authority plays a central role in Victoria's education system and works closely with schools, the Department of Education and other stakeholders to support high-quality outcomes for learners.
The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. In this context, the VCAA is responsible for developing high-quality curriculum and assessment products and services.
The VCAA is a registered foundational and senior secondary awarding body with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). As part of its functions, the VCAA develops po licies, criteria and standards for:
The VCAA develops strong relationships with the government, Independent and Catholic school sector, other national and interstate curriculum authorities, academics in the field, teacher/subject associations and, most importantly, with Victorian educators. All VCAA employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with relevant legislation, governance requirements, policies and procedures, safety obligations, the Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees, and the Victorian Public Sector Values.
All roles are expected to work collaboratively across teams and functions, build productive relationships, and contribute to shared organisational outcomes.
Further Information:
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
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.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Ella McPherson at [email protected]
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.
Application closes 11:59pm on Thursday, 08 October 2026