Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1948465
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 Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division (CTPD) is responsible for developing and supporting schools to implement the department's teaching and learning policies and providing curriculum implementation guidance to Victorian government schools.
CTPD draws on contemporary research and practice evidence to develop evidence-based teaching and learning policy reforms, co-design and implement initiatives to support schools to deliver high-quality teaching programs. CTPD has primary responsibility for providing advice and implementation support to government schools to deliver the Victorian Curriculum.
CTPD currently has four branches:
Across these branches, the key functions include:
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Analyst – UX Lead to join the Arc Platform Unit in the Mathematics, Science and Digital Learning Branch at the Department of Education. This is a full-time, fixed-term role until 30 June 2028, with the successful applicant starting in January 2027.
About Arc
Arc (https://arc.educationapps.vic.gov.au/home) is at the beginning of a planned 3-year transition from the current legacy .NET platform to a future CMS-based solution. The focus in 2026–27 is on discovery, planning and requirements development, while ensuring the existing platform remains fit-for-purpose and continues to support departmental goals and priorities.
Key responsibilities:
The Senior Analyst – UX Lead is responsible for designing and testing user-centred solutions for the Department's digital platform, Arc. The role works closely with the Unit Manager, Business Analyst, Product Manager, project leads and development team to understand user needs and translate them into intuitive, accessible and effective digital experiences.
A key aspect of the role is leading the user acceptance testing (UAT) process, including coordinating testers, managing test plans and schedules, and liaising with developers to ensure the intended design is implemented accurately.
Responsibilities include:
Attributes
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 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 Sarah Hooton - Manager, Arc Platform Unit via (03) 9057 4346 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< strong> 11:59pm on Monday 5 October 2026