Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/20005340
Senior Advisor- Ongoing/Full Time
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.
About the Division
The School Education Programs and Support Group (SEPS) has lead responsibility to shape the schooling system to provide every student with knowledge and capabilities and to ensure it fosters development and wellbeing, that equips children and young people for the changing world in which they live.
SEPS operates within a complex environment shaped by legislative requirements, government policies and stakeholder expectations, navigating competing priorities, funding and resource constraints, and accountability measures. SEPS leads a diverse range of responsibilities which include:
In close collaboration and partnership with other groups in the department, statutory authorities service delivery partners, parents and families, SEPS works as a catalyst to drive improved professional practice.
About the Role
Please see attached Position Description
Attributes
This role will suit an experienced adviser who is a logical thinker and effective problem solver, with a proven track record of providing high-quality advice and support to a broad range of stakeholders.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
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 th e 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 Stephen Fraser, Deputy Secretary via [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 24 June 2025