An exciting opportunity exists to join a high performing team responsible for ensuring new independent, Catholic and government schools and school boarding premises and amendments to registration comply with the minimum standards.

About the Role

The role contributes to the work of a professional, skilled and motivated team in a dynamic environment. A key aspect of the role involves developing relationships with stakeholders across the independent, Catholic and government school sectors, other regulators and government departments in Victoria and nationally.

The role will also liaise with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) panel of reviewers and financial health assessors. The role will report to the Manager, Schools Division and you will work alongside other members of the review and registration teams, in addition, to working with members of the Regulatory Projects, our legal and finance teams.

About You

• You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards for your work performance.
• You are a collaborative team player with a “can do” attitude.
• You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• You have excellent spoken and written communication skills
• You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.

About the Division

The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) is a statutory authority established under the  Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and regulates school education in Victoria. Within the VRQA, the Schools  Division is responsible for ensuring independent, Catholic, and government schools, school boarding premises, and  other school sector providers comply with minimum standards for registration, including the Child Safe Standards.  The VRQA regulates for quality learning outcomes and you will help Victorian students receive a quality education in  safe and well-governed environments.

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.

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 2 October 2025.

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.