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 International Education and Partnerships Division (IEPD) is part of the School Education Programs and Support (SEPS) group and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all Victorian learners are equipped with the skills to become interconnected, active, and informed global citizens. The IEPD supports this objective by:

• Leading the global expansion of education within Victorian government schools.
• Implementing programs that foster intercultural skills and global citizenship for students, educators, and school leaders.
• Facilitating educational partnerships and collaboration between Victoria and international governments.
• Offering high-quality services to international students in accordance with the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000.
• Providing strategic advice on policies and programs, managing funding distribution, and overseeing accountability for non-government schools and homeschooling through formal agreements.
• Supporting the Victorian Schools Animal Ethics Committee (VSAEC) in evaluating and approving applications from schools that wish to use animals in science education, ensuring adherence to scientific procedures under a scientific procedures premises licence (SPPL).

About the Role

International Education and Partnerships Division (IEPD) leads global learning and engagement for the department and works with schools to offer programs to connect students with the world. The Finance and Business Support Unit (FBSU), manages critical financial functions of the IEPD. These include:

• Financial and accounting operations of the IEPD, including the collection and disbursement of overseas student fees
• Development and review policies and processes that support effective and efficient administration of international student programs
• Development and implementation of strategies to ensure the ongoing financial sustainability of the International Student Program (ISP)

Working as part of the finance team, the purpose of this role is to contribute to processing a high volume of financial transactions for the International Student Program in accordance with the Department's legislative responsibilities as a Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider and process other Divisional financial transactions.

The role requires working closely with key stakeholders, particularly government schools and parents in relation to the collection, disbursement and refund of international student fees, and the management of student records.

The successful candidate will need to contribute to managing change, process and policy improvement and managing operational workflows in a high-volume context and an understanding of financial transactions and operations will be well regarded.

All International Education Division staff must hold a Working with Children Check (WWCC) for employment. 

Attributes

We're seeking a results-driven professional who excels in achieving meaningful outcomes by aligning work with broader objectives and taking ownership of tasks. Your ability to think critically and solve problems will shine as you analyse complex situations, apply systems thinking, and identify impactful solutions. Proficiency in data literacy, including advanced Excel functions and data visualization, is essential. Strong stakeholder management and customer focus are key, as you'll build authentic relationships, respond effectively to needs, and seek opportunities to enhance service delivery. If you're committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in related discipline

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 email Richard Hooi – Senior Finance Officer at richard.hooi@education.vic.gov.au

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, Tuesday 27^th May 2025