About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

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.

About the Division

The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) is a statutory authority established under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and regulates school education in Victoria. Within the VRQA, the Schools Division is responsible for ensuring independent, Catholic, and government schools, school boarding premises, and other school sector providers comply with minimum standards for registration, including the Child Safe Standards. The VRQA regulates for quality learning outcomes and you will help Victorian students receive a quality education in safe and well-governed environments.

Further information regarding the VRQA's role in school education is available here.

About the Role

The Project Officer plays a vital role in supporting regulatory projects and programs within the Schools Division. The role operates in a dynamic environment within a small professional and motivated team and reports to the Manager, Regulatory Projects, Risks and Resources.

A key responsibility of the role includes planning and undertaking administration of regulatory projects and programs of the Schools Division. Other responsibilities include collecting and analysing data associated with projects undertaken, reporting on project outcomes, and providing general support to the Schools Division teams to ensure smooth project and program management.

Attributes

• You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards for your work performance.
• You are a collaborative team player with a “can do” attitude.
• You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• You have excellent spoken and written communication skills
• You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Qualification in Business studies or experience in office administration

Candidates must address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

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 Hiring Contact Name - Anna-Claire Blogg  via or Anna-Claire.Blogg@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 23rd of January 2025