An exciting opportunity is available within the Inner Gippsland Planning and Implementation Branch as a Koorie Education Coordinator. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative team, overseeing Koorie Engagement Support Offices while working closely alongside branch managers, project leads and the executive director of the area.

About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development services, supporting Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives.

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. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement.

About the Division

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

This role is located in the Planning and Implementation Unit, Inner Gippsland Area, South-Eastern Victoria Region, SRS.  

About the Role

This role is identified as available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. Confirmation of the Indigenous status of applicants may be requested.

This position plays a key role in the coordination and provision of support to the regional Koorie Education workforce and multi-disciplinary Area teams within the Region. The occupant of the position will have a high level understanding of the current education and early childhood development reform agenda, particularly as it relates to Koorie children, young people and the broader Koorie community. The Koorie Education Coordinator reports directly to the Planning and Implementation Branch Manager and is required to develop strong relationships with the Koorie Education Manager, schools, early years' service providers, central and local consultative groups, and other community government agencies and stakeholders.

 
Attributes

Koorie Education Coordinators

-          Guide others to create a culture of collaboration, identifying and overcoming knowledge barriers

-          Use initiative informed by data to identify opportunities to deliver outcomes

-          Have a a high level understanding of the Koorie community, Koorie culture and Koorie education issues and a proven record of working within thid community

-          Understand people management and can hire, develop, performance manage, motivate and drive a high performing team

-          Develop and manage complex budgets to monitor expenditure and negotiate for resources

-          Are responsive, approachable, collaborative and inquisitive in seeking advice

-          Deliver information to large groups

-          Work independently and in teams to achieve outcomes

-          Provide relevant and strategic advice to regional and central management, school networks, local government, early years providers,individual kindergartens and schools in matters related to the implementation of the Aboriginal Education Plan and Koorie education  

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline

Evidence of previous experience in working in a similar or like role

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV, a cover letter and a response to the key selection criteria stated within the position description. 

To assess your application the selection panel will consider your response to the key selection criteria relevant to the role description and attributes as stated above. 

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 Kellie Asmussen – Planning and Implementation Manager via Kellie.Asmussen@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 Monday, 17 March 2025.