About the Department

The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. In this context, the VCAA is responsible for developing high-quality curriculum and assessment products and services.

The VCAA is a registered foundational and senior secondary awarding body with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). As part of its functions, the VCAA develops policies, criteria and standards for:

• curriculum, assessments and courses for school-aged students
• learning, development and assessments which relate to early childhood.

The VCAA develops strong relationships with the government, Independent and Catholic school sector, other national and interstate curriculum authorities, academics in the field, teacher/subject associations and, most importantly, with Victorian educators.

All VCAA employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with relevant legislation, governance requirements, policies and procedures, safety obligations, the Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees, and the Victorian Public Sector Values.

All roles are expected to work collaboratively across teams and functions, build productive relationships, and contribute to shared organisational outcomes.

About the Division

Assessment Division is responsible for the end-to-end development, delivery, and reporting of F-10, VCE examinations, GAT and NAPLAN tests. This includes the full assessment lifecycle: development of frameworks and blueprints, panel appointments, content development, editorial and design services, logistics, administration, marking, data processing, and reporting of outcomes.

The division also manages:

• VCE and VPC student records and enrolment data
• issuing of VCE and VPC certificates
• digital assessment platforms, including the Insight platform and Digital Assessment Library.

About the Role

• Lead the delivery of high-quality data analysis, reporting and advice to support evidence-based decision making across the education portfolio.
• Analyse and interpret complex data on enrolments, assessments and outcomes, and provide authoritative advice to senior executives and stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external information requests, statutory and agency reporting obligations, and the preparation of briefs, reports and submissions for senior governance and decision-making bodies.
• Lead continuous improvement in analytical methods, reporting processes, systems and technologies, including oversight of systems supporting the delivery of VCE results to schools.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors and education partners, and represent the organisation in forums as required.
• Work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining the quality and timeliness of outputs.
• This role may require work outside standard business hours during peak operational periods to meet business requirements.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in data or quantitative related discipline is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, interpretation and reporting, including working with complex datasets to produce high-quality insights for decision making.

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 Kelly Jarvis, Executive Director Assessment via Kelly.Jarvis@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 29-Oct-2026