Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/20013756
Fixed-Term/Full-Time (until 12-JUN-2026)
VPSG5 - $113,022 - $136,747
About the Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority
The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students birth to 18 years.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Curriculum Division in the Curriculum Revision Unit for a fixed term full-time position.
The Senior Program Advisor plays a key role in supporting the Victorian Curriculum F–10 Revision and Familiarisation Project, which involves the revision of the Victorian Curriculum F–10 and the creation and publication of a suite of resources to support effective familiarisation in schools. The Senior Program Advisor will work closely with the F–10 Revisions and Familiarisation team and Curriculum Managers, co-ordinating the end to end production of a variety of publications including but not limited to curriculum documentation, support materials, professional learning resources and communication publications.
The Curriculum Division manages the development and supports the implementation and assessment of Victorian learning and development frameworks and curriculum from birth to Year 12, including the VEYLDF, the Victorian Curriculum F–10, the VCE and the VPC, which incorporates the VCE VM and VET programs.
The Victorian Curriculum F–10 Revision and Familiarisation Unit is one of 7 units in the Curriculum Division. The Victorian Curriculum F–10 Revision and Familiarisation Unit leads the revision of the Victorian Curriculum F–10 and the development of familiarisation resources (professional learning and supporting resources) to support the implementation of the curriculum in Victorian schools.
Role purpose
This role will provide guidance in relation to applying publication specifications and outlining the steps that will be followed to progress a product from the drafting stage through to electronic publication.
Key tasks and responsibilities include:
Attributes
With strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work across multiple teams, the Senior Program Advisor will ensure an efficient and streamlined editorial and publication process, enabling high-quality, accessible, and professionally presented content that supports teachers and schools in understanding and applying the updated curriculum.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential: Experience in publishing and communication
Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in editing, publishing and communications
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.
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 Rikki Borg, Manager – Familiarisation via 7022 2701 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.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on 6th November 2025