Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VRQA/1884318
About the Division
The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) is a statutory authority established under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. The VRQA is responsible for the registration of education and training providers, accreditation of courses and the regulation of apprenticeships and traineeships in Victoria.
About the Role
The Senior Project Officer is an experienced investigator and project manager who plays a key role in supporting the VRQA's strategic priority of eliminating and minimising harm to apprentices and trainees.
Working closely with the Manager, Apprenticeship Field Services, and as part of a small, collaborative team, the Senior Project Officer:
This is a dynamic role that combines investigative expertise, regulatory knowledge, and project delivery skills to address emerging risks and support the safety and wellbeing of apprentices and trainees.
Attributes
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
How to Apply
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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 impor tant 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.
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 more information about the role, please contact Robert Johnson, Manager, Apprenticeship Field Services, via 03 9059 4526 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 Thursday 24/09/2025