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/FNSPP/1877604
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to development and delivery of resources, guidance and professional learning that improve the quality of teaching of First Nations history, culture and perspectives across the curriculum, and support truth-telling in the curriculum.
The Senior Program Advisor works within a small team of staff that make up the First Nations Curriculum and Truth-telling Unit, Koorie Outcomes Division. As well as improving the quality of teaching of First Nations history, culture and perspectives across the curriculum, and support truth-telling in the curriculum, the Unit also leads department work with First Nations communities to grow the teaching of Victorian Aboriginal languages and provides supports to schools to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for First Nations students.
Work Type
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis until June 2028, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
Attributes
This role requires extensive stakeholder consultation and co-design with First Nations communities, Aboriginal organisations and Traditional Owners, schools and regional staff. The successful candidate will have project management and delivery skills and experience and will be an experienced educator and/or will have a comprehensive knowledge of teaching and learning in the context of the Victorian Curriculum.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages for cover letter) which summarises their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.
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 Division
The Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) is leading the Department of Education's strategic agenda for Aboriginal education. Our Purpose is to lead, enable and influence systemic change across the early childhood, schools, and further education sectors to achieve the vision of Marrung:
Victoria will be a state where the rich and thriving culture, knowledge and experience of our First Nations peoples are celebrated by all Victorians; where our universal service systems are inclusive, responsive, and respectful of Koorie people at every stage of their learning and development journey; and where every Koorie person achieves their potential, succeeds in life, and feels strong in their cultural identity
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
This is a prioritised position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. While the position is open to all applicants, Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration during the shortlisting process in accordance with the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
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 Seema Maharaj – manager, First Nations Curriculum and Truth-telling Unit via (03) 7022 5912 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.
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Applications close 11:59pm on August 15 2025.