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

School Performance Division is responsible for frameworks and programs to build the performance of government schools.

The School Performance Division has two branches:

• The School Performance Branch leads statewide coordination of frameworks and initiatives for improving the performance of government schools. This includes overseeing the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes 2.0 and associated processes including School Strategic Plans, Annual Implementation Plans and School Annual Reporting, school reviews, and key programs including the Intensive Support for School Improvement (ISS) initiative.

• The Priority Programs Branch leads initiatives targeted to priority initiatives that support improved school performance. This includes the Tutor Learning Initiative, Middle Years Literacy and Numeracy Support, the Student Excellence Program, Professional Learning Communities, Networks and Collaboration and a range of other targeted programs.

About the Role

• Make a difference to students' learning and wellbeing outcomes
• Support schools in their work for school improvement
• 18-month fixed term VPS5 role in a busy and high-performing team

The School Performance Division is seeking a skilled and self-motivated team player to join the Targeted Programs Unit to lead and support initiatives designed to improve student outcomes, with a focus on students who are high achieving and have exceptional ability. The role will also support a range of school performance and improvement initiatives, with responsibilities identified based on current and emerging priority work across the Branch.

The responsibilities of the Senior Program Advisor include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting documentation to support effective project planning and risk management
• Preparing financial and procurement documentation, consistent with Departmental policies and procedures, and undertaking tracking as required.
• Drafting guidance and resources to support implementation, drawing upon data, evidence and evaluations.
• Preparing briefings and correspondence related to the initiative, including effective quality assurance.
• Undertaking analysis of program monitoring data.

Attributes

The successful applicant will be a team player, contribute to a positive branch culture and have strong skills in project and program delivery, financial and data literacy, contract management/purchasing, written communication and policy.

Please include in your application:

• a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria
• a current resume

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

A relevant tertiary qualification. Experience in delivery of programs within the public service preferred.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see 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 Karen Turner, Manager, Targeted Programs Unit, via phone on (03) 7022 2680 or email: karen.turner2@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 Tuesday 15th July 2025.