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/VG/DE/SRS/1925378
About the Division
School Performance Division: responsible for the frameworks and programs relating to government school performance and priority programs that support improved school performance.
The School Performance Division has two branches:
About the Role
The fixed-term VPS5 Senior Program Advisor role will contribute to the successful delivery of the Intensive School Support initiative with a focus on (but not limited to) managing program implementation, monitoring and reporting, and developing school improvement insights for stakeholders and the system.
The role works closely with internal corporate staff and will also engages with regional staff/workforces and external suppliers.
This role is located in the School Intervention and Improvement Unit, School Performance Division, Central Office SRS.
Attributes
The successful applicant will be proactive and self-motivated, have strong skills in project and program delivery, written communication, policy skills and data analysis and visualisation. They will also display excellent collaboration and teamwork in a high-performing and responsive team.
Please include in your application:
Flexible work hours and part-time arrangements will be considered.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
A relevant tertiary qualification, as well as experience in the public service and/or education sector is desirable.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
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 Amanda Evans 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 05 June 2026