An exciting opportunity exists for a self-motivated and results-driven Senior Transport Officer to join a collaborative, high performing and flexible team on a fixed term basis until 31 December 2025.

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

About the Division

Design and implement financial management principles, processes and systems to ensure that the Department and its managers in central office, regions, schools and statutory authorities have the necessary support to execute their financial management responsibilities.

About the Branch

The Student Transport and Allowances Branch is responsible for:

• Overall policy coordination of the School Bus Program
• Coordinate the department's responsibilities under the School Bus Program
• Manage and deliver the Conveyance Allowance Program
• Manage and deliver the Students with Disabilities Transport Program
• Develop and implement program reforms and improvements consistent with Government priorities and budget constraints.

About the role

The Senior Transport Officer leads the shaping and implementation of departmental policies. This involves leading strategic policy projects and reform through research, analysis and development of options and the preparation of reports.

The Senior Transport Officer assists the Manager, School Bus Program to implement administrative reform of the School Bus Program, including the administration of the Student Travel Assistance Portal (STAP).

The role will ensure that schools and students accessing STAP are provided with accurate information and administrative support to enable the efficient delivery of school bus networks within STAP.

Supported by a team of program officers within the department's Student Transport Unit, the Senior Transport Officer will collaborate widely with schools, families and where required, Department of Transport and Planning representatives who are responsible for the coordination and management of contracted bus services delivering the School Bus Program.

Attributes

The ideal candidate can provide clear and concise advice for complex problems, is flexible and adaptable, and can formulate and communicate meaningful policy options and recommendations. They have a high level of interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships. They hold themselves and the team accountable to public sector values and agreed-upon performance standards, work to gain support for ideas behind the scenes and bring value to stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Desirable: Degree in Policy Development or a related field
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in developing policies, guidelines, and procedures related to program management or operational initiatives
• Familiarity with the education sector or similar public sector.

Further information

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 Julie Santamaria via email - julie.santamaria@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 21/03/2025