We have 2 exciting opportunities available to join the School Planning, Review and Annual Reporting Unit in the School Performance Division, Teaching, Learning and School Performance subgroup in Schools and Regional Services for a backfill opportunity as a Program Advisor:

Fixed Term Full Time till 30/04/2026 and

Fixed Term Full Time from 04/08/2025 to 31/08/2026.

The School Planning, Review and Annual Reporting Unit implements the Framework for Improving Student Outcome (FISO) 2.0 through school strategic and annual implementation planning, school review and annual reporting processes. The Unit is responsible for policy, guidance, and ongoing delivery of these important functions.

As the Unit of the work is dynamic, the work program for which the Program Advisor is responsible for will be allocated based on the needs of the unit and the skills and experiences of the successful applicant.
Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

•    supporting project administration, reporting and budget monitoring activities
•    supporting implementation of the Unit's quality assurance process which includes quality assurance of key directions for the school strategic plan, school review reports and annual reports
•    supporting procurement and contract management activities
•    supporting ongoing program delivery including administration for professional learning delivery, development and maintenance of project administration tools, development of guidance and resources, and providing support for data analysis

Familiarity with the school environment and proficiency with Microsoft Excel is also desirable for this position.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the role and the skills and experiences they will bring to the position in relation to the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) plus a short CV.

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 contact 

Position contact: Grace Tan, Manager School Planning, Review and Annual Reporting Unit.
Email: grace.tan@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. 

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday 12 June 2025.