Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1891841
About the Role
The Risk and Governance Advisor plays a key role in supporting the Victorian Curriculum F–10 Revision and Familiarisation project. In this role, you will contribute to risk assessments, compliance and analysis of projects to ensure the maintenance of the risk and issues registers for the team.
The role provides secretariat support for reform governance committee(s) in the VCAA. You will support the management of governance processes, including managing the quality assurance process for governance papers. Additional tasks may include policy research, development of policy options, and stakeholder engagement. Administrative support for the Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 website, including updating content in the content management system, will also be required.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities will include:
Work type
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Curriculum Division in the Curriculum Revision Unit for a Fixed Term full-time position until 12/06/2026 - (flexible work conditions are available)
Location
Usual work location: East Melbourne
Attributes
This exciting role will suit someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, conceptual and analytical ability, initiative and accountability. Knowledge of, and experience with managing governance processes will be well regarded. Your strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, conceptual and analytical ability, initiative and accountability will help you flourish in this role.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience in the education and training sectors, particularly in the identification and analysis of risk and issues and managing governance process is highly 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.
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
Division - Victorian Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority
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.The Curriculum Division manages the development and supports the implementation and assessment of Victorian learning and development frameworks and curriculum from birth to Year 12, including t
he VEYLDF, the Victorian Curriculum F–10, the VCE and the VPC, which incorporates the VCE VM and VET programs.
The Victorian Curriculum F–10 Revision and Familiarisation Unit is one of 7 units in the Curriculum Division. The Victorian Curriculum F–10 Revision and Familiarisation Unit leads the revision of the Victorian Curriculum F–10 and the development of familiarisation resources (professional learning and supporting resources) to support the implementation of the curriculum in Victorian schools.
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 Samantha Cunningham, Manager F–10 Unit, via (03) 7022 5980 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 6/11/2025