Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1950007
About the role
This is a fixed term full time role until 30 June 2028.
The Senior Advisor will play a critical role within the department's Restorative Engagement and School Support branch, working flexibly across two teams; the Sexual Harm Response Unit and the Restorative Engagement and Support unit:
The Senior Advisor will also play an important role supporting a variety of cross-team functions including the department's counselling assistance payments for current and former students who have experienced child sexual abuse by an adult working in a government school, the branch's case and records management systems, and reporting to senior leaders on the work of the branch.
Capabilities
The Senior Advisor must demonstrate:
Mandatory Qualifications
Qualifications in social sciences, counselling, law, or other relevant qualification is essential.
About the Division
The Restorative Engagement and School Support Branch sits within the Operational Policy, School Engagement and Compliance (OPSEC) Division – a supportive, respectful, positive, and collaborative team with a culture of high integrity, responsiveness and accountability.
OPSEC Division is responsible for a range of functions, with a collective overarching focus on supporting schools with child safety, operational policy and compliance activities, reducing administrative and compliance burden for schools, and streamlining the volume and timing of communications to schools.
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, capabilities and experience that they would bring to this role.
Further Information
For further information about the role, please contact Jane Carew-Reid, Director, on mobile 0438 083 899 or [email protected].
For more details regarding the role requirements and capabilities, refer to the attached Position Description.
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 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 14 October 2026