Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/ECE/1919514
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Workforce Retention and Recognition unit, the Senior Project Officer proactively manages operational policy and program delivery of several key retention-focused initiatives and assists the manager with several key tasks such as broader team budget management and communication activities associated with relevant retention and recognition initiatives.
This position suits a highly capable and experienced VPS5, ideally with demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-faceted programs within government, experience delivering complex programs on time, people management experience (or a desire to build their people management skills), a flexible and responsive approach to set-backs, and an open-minded approach that applies a growth mind-set to problem solving.
Key responsibilities of the role will also include:
Experience as a senior, high-performing VPS5 within the Victorian Public Service would be highly advantageous, as this role is adaptable to supporting high-performing VPS5 employees seeking to further develop their leadership capability through oversight of complex programs and team support responsibilities.
Employment type: Ongoing, Full time position
Attributes
Qualifications and Experience
How to Apply
Applications should include:
About the Division
The Early Learning Practice and Participation (ELPAP) Division guides, supports, and inspires high quality educational practice that improves the learning and development outcomes of Victoria's young children in government funded early learning programs. The Division's work is underpinned by a commitment to ensuring that all children are able to access, be included in, and engage with early learning. ELPAP leads operational policy and program development to deliver high quality, inclusive kindergarten programs and to support participation for children experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage, those who stand to benefit most from early learning.
The Division is also responsible for the delivery of professional practice supports and quality initiatives for kindergarten and Pre-Prep aligned to the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and National Quality Framework (NQF).
To carry out this work, the Division is organised into two branches: the Early Learning Participation Branch and the Professional Practice Branch. Together, these branches lead work across several key focus areas:
This role sits within the Professional Practice Branch.
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 Liz Carmody A/Manager via (03) 7022 0203 or e[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, 07 May 2026