Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $106,845 - $129,273
Grade: VIT5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1937670
The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority, whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession.
About us
The VIT’s vision is to ensure that Victorian learners have the best teachers. All our work focusses on raising the quality of teaching, and providing for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where the full potential of all employees is reached and our differences are embraced. The VIT supports and enables employees to work safely in a discrimination-free environment and enjoy equal opportunities.
Senior Professional Practice Officer
Fixed Term – 2 years
Salary range Grade 5: $106,845 - $118,057 (this range is subject to increase following current EBA negotiations)
Are you an experienced teacher looking to use your expertise to support teachers across Victoria?
At VIT, we play a vital role in protecting children and maintaining public confidence in the teaching profession.
This role is ideal for an experienced teacher who can leverage their extensive knowledge and skills to support teachers across Victoria by developing resources, providing guidance and delivering projects that supports quality teaching practice across the education sector.
About the role
As part of a dynamic team of teachers within VIT, you'll use your extensive teaching knowledge to develop practical resources, provide expert guidance, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen professional practice and support quality teaching across Victoria.
Just like teaching, no two days are the same, you could be facilitating workshops, developing guidance materials, responding to enquiries, analysing feedback or contributing to policy and strategic projects.
Key Responsibilities:
About you
You are a collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive and diverse environment. You have exceptional communication skills and stakeholder engagement skills, enjoy working with a broad range of people, and can translate complex information into practical, easy to understand resources. You are passionate about supporting the teaching profession and bring a positive, proactive approach to everything you do.
Why Join Us
At VIT, you'll join an organisation committed to improving outcomes for teachers, students and the Victorian community.
How to apply
If you are passionate about education, stakeholder engagement and developing practical solutions that support the teaching profession, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience against the following key selection criteria mentioned in the PD.
KSC 1 Knowledge of the teaching profession, particularly within Victorian early childhood services and/ or schools and demonstrated understanding of how the regulatory requirements of teachers are linked to the quality and accountability of the profession.
KSC 2 Successful organisation and management of projects, including working collaboratively with staff and stakeholders and developing and implementing systems and procedures to prioritise, define clear objectives, assess and monitor risk, and review and evaluate the effectiveness of the outcomes.
KSC 3 Strong capacity in written, verbal and presentation skills. The ability to present complex and complicated information for a range of internal and external stakeholders, including stakeholder presentations (face to face and online), reports and briefings as required.
Recruitment and selection process
During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.
Applications close: 13 August 2026