The Senior Secondary Pathways Reforms are implementing generational change across the Victorian secondary school system to improve student access to and participation in vocational and applied learning in senior secondary years aligned with their strengths and aspirations, so students complete schooling with the skills and capabilities needed for success in further education, training, work and life. This work is completed through 78 projects across 18 workstreams with nearly $1 billion investment.

Within the Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Taskforce, the Strategy and Program Management team leads the strategic policy and governance activities that manage the Reform program as a whole. The team leads policy work that covers the breadth of the Reforms remit including students with disability, Koorie students, and approaches to gender disparity; the program's strategic evaluation; and governance of all Reform activities.

The Senior Policy and Data Advisor will lead strategic policy projects that affect the Reform program as a whole. The successful candidate will apply their skills in research, sophisticated data analysis and development of policy projects; and key government processes including cabinet submissions, program management, executive briefings and governance activities, as required. The successful candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement skills including building and managing relationships with program delivery areas across the Taskforce and the Department; and strong written communication skills to communicate complex ideas to support senior decision-making (for the Secretary and Minister).

Experience in the education and training sectors (particularly senior secondary vocational and applied learning), policy development, data analysis, program management and governance activities is highly desirable

For more details regarding this position please see 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 are welcome.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 20 May 2025.