Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1935766
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available to join a passionate, high performing team dedicated to supporting improvement of teaching practice and student outcomes in Victorian government schools.
The role of Senior Policy and Project Officer of the Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Unit is responsible for:
Responsibilities include updating curriculum, assessment and reporting policies, providing Secretariat support for governance groups, leading consultation work with internal and external stakeholders, and responding to external queries about curriculum, assessment and student reporting.
This role calls for strong project management skills, the ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and exemplary attention to detail.
The successful applicant will be required to draft and progress meeting papers and briefings, monitor project delivery timeframes, and provide regular written and verbal updates to peers, stakeholders and senior management.
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate:
Required and Desirable Qualifications and Experience
About us
The Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Unit (CARU):
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.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply Now button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) and resume.
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 Gary Willis -A/ Manager - Curriculum Assessment and Reporting 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 11:59pm on Thursday 23 July 2026.