Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1954385
The role is available as a fixed-term appointment until 31 January 2028 at 1.0FTE, pending outcome of a budget bid.
Existing VPSG5 employees and high performing VPSG4 employees are encouraged to apply.
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.
About the Role
As Senior Program Advisor, you will support the day-to-day operations of the program, combining technical program administration, data analysis and financial processes with direct engagement with schools and service providers. You will analyse service delivery and performance data, monitor contractual requirements, assess funding requests and process claims, prepare briefings and correspondence and provide evidence based advice to support program decisions.
You will build strong relationships with schools, providers and departmental stakeholders, helping them to navigate program requirements and strengthen their capacity to deliver services that meet the specific needs of children and young people with disability. The role also offers opportunities to visit schools across Victoria, observe OSHC services in operation and strengthen your understanding of the practical challenges and opportunities in delivering high quality OSHC.
Relevant experience and knowledge may include some or all of the below:
Further Information
For more details regarding this position p lease 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 Shobha Srinivasan, Manager 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 Sunday 15 November 2026.