About the Division

The Inclusive Education Division (IncED) plays a key role in delivering the Education State agenda by ensuring that all students, regardless of background or circumstance, can access quality education. IncED supports the goal of helping ensure all students are engaged and active learners and are provided with the skills, knowledge and attributes they need to succeed in work and life.

IncED leads the department's efforts to implement policy and programs and enhance service delivery to improve outcomes for children and young people with disability and additional needs. This includes driving inclusive education reforms, including the Disability Inclusion reform.

About the Branch

The Disability Inclusion Delivery Branch is responsible for the delivery of the Disability Inclusion funding and support model.

It leads the design, implementation and management of Disability Inclusion funding models (Tier 2 and Tier 3), the Disability Inclusion Profile, and monitors and reports on reform delivery.

About the Team

The Disability Inclusion Resourcing team is responsible for translating the outcomes of the Disability Inclusion Profile process into funding outcomes for all government schools across the state. The team plays a central role in budget management, modelling, and forecasting for the Disability Inclusion reform, and provides budget education and support to schools. 

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to:

• Undertake high quality analysis, and provide high quality budget and policy advice, related to the department's output and service delivery models and investment proposals; in particular in relation to the Disability Inclusion tiered funding model
• Provide advice and prepare succinct written documents and presentations for senior decision makers;
• Contribute to the development of long-term strategies to ensure effective use of departmental resources;
• Review and quality assure data, information and products to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Build and maintain effective relationships within the department
• Develop and implement strategies to improve and streamline processes
• Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork by assisting other teams and contributing to work in other parts of the division and department when required, especially during peak periods

The role does not involve formal management of staff, but does entail project leadership and requires collaboration across a high-performing branch that is supportive, friendly and passionate about improving outcomes for students with disability.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong data and analysis background to identify insights across a range of administrative, student and financial datasets and drive improvements to a sophisticated expenditure forecasting model.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria as outlined in the 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 further information pertaining to the role, please contact Richard Ley, Manager, Disability Inclusion Resourcing via 03 7022 0865 or Richard.ley@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 09/03/2026.