Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: VG/1891645
School Improvement Project Support Officer- Ongoing/Full Time
About the Department
The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.
About the Group
Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.
This role is located in the Loddon Campaspe Area, North-Western Victoria Region, SRS and is based at the Bendigo regional office. The Loddon Campaspe Area leadership team comprises an Executive Director, Senior Education Improvement Leaders (SEILs) and Area Managers. Our multi-disciplinary approach harnesses the collective skills and experience of our diverse workforce to ensure that tailored and targeted support is provided to address an issue at the level of a child/student, setting or geographic area. This coordinated approach supports our services to improve outcomes for children and young people.
About the Role
The role provides high-quality executive and administrative support to assist in the delivery of Department of Education priorities, aims, and objectives. The role supports the Executive Director and the Loddon Campaspe Area leadership team and will work closely with other staff to ensure required supports are provided across the Area.
The role is critical to the effective operations of the Area. It will involve periods of sustained independent work, as well as frequent and varied contact with Department employees and members of the community. The role demands flexibility and the ability to work in a highly collaborative and supportive way with all other staff. The SIPSO will demonstrate discretion, integrity and initiative in the performance of their tasks, which include:
Attributes
The role requires the following capabilities:
Qualifications and Experience
Demonstrated experience in a similar role. A relevant qualification in Business or Administration would be highly regarded.
How to Apply
Please attach a c opy of your CV and a statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) to your application.
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 Anne Cunniff – Executive Director, Loddon Campaspe Area via phone 03 4433 7570 or email [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 5 November 2025