Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1884735A
About the Role
This role is identified as available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. Confirmation of the Indigenous status of applicants may be requested.
The Department of Education and Training is committed to taking positive action to eliminate discrimination to the greatest possible extent. It recognises that discrimination can cause social and economic disadvantage, and the achievement of substantive equality may require the taking of special measures. To this end, the Department of Education and Training considers this position to be a ‘special measure' for the purposes of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
For information on special measures provisions visit:
The Area-based regional operating model is designed to:
Enable complex issues to be addressed through more targeted, integrated and coordinated responses.
Role purpose
This position plays a key role in the implementation of the Shepparton Education Plan specifically focussed on Koorie students across the Greater Shepparton area. The purpose of this role is to provide advice on and support for the seamless and effective transition for Koorie students at all significant transition points through DET services and schools.
The occupant of the position will have a high level of understanding of the current Aboriginal Education Strategy Marrung and its relation to Koorie young people and the broader community. The Koorie Advisor will be an active member of the multidisciplinary Area support team and is required to develop strong relationships with the Shepparton Education Project team, Regional Manager, Koorie Education, Schools, local consultative groups, Higher Education and Skills providers, other community and government agencies and stakeholders.
About the Division
Schools and Regional Services comprises 17 Areas within four regions across the state, as well as four central Divisions. The responsibilities of Regional Services include:
Attributes
The role requires the following capabilities:
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
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.
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 Sharon Hensgen-Smith via 0438083231 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 28 Sept 2025