Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1950001
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. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement.
About the Division
The Assurance, Knowledge, and Executive Services Division (AKESD) has the following functions under the Assurance Branch, Knowledge, Privacy and Records Branch, and Executive and Ministerial Services Branch:
About the Role
The role is an ongoing role and is responsible for:
This role may also be required to undertake other tasks such as maintenance of audit tools and assisting with the Division's activities as required.
Capabilities
The ideal candidate stays calm under pressure, is decisive and supports a culture of collaboration. They excel in finding innovative solutions for stakeholder issues and identifying underlying needs. They build mutually beneficial partnerships by addressing common issues and understanding organisational contexts. They clarify problems, negotiate actions, and manage risks effectively. Analysing issues from various perspectives, they propose and implement workable solutions, adjusting as needed. They communicate clearly and fluently, both orally and in writing, ensuring all communications are well-structured and purposeful. Comfortable with complexity, they generate creative ideas, reason through problems using analytical and conceptual skills, and translate ideas into workplace improvements. The y highlight practical considerations, identify information gaps, look for logical sequences, and observe fine details.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
The candidate is expected to:
Mandatory Qualifications
How to apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) summarising your skills and experience aligned to the position description and role statement relevant to this role
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see 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.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Prachi Aggarwal 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 Wednesday 15 October 2026