Project Officer

Overview
Work type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: VPSG3

Occupation: Projects

Location: CBD

Reference: VG/VCAA/20015775

Project Officer roles will be focused on the provision of authoritative, accurate and timely advice on student senior secondary enrolment and results issues, including complex senior secondary program transition arrangements.

The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students birth to 18 years.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Assessment and Reporting Division in the Student Records and Results Unit for two fixed term full-time positions.

Salary: $7+,122 - $+6,073 (Plus Superannuation of 11.5%)
Fixed term till 31 December 2025
Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions may be available)
Usual work location: East Melbourne
Role purpose

An opportunity exists for two Project Officers to join a collaborative team responsible for the maintenance and recording of senior secondary student records and results.

These Project Officer roles will be focused on the provision of authoritative, accurate and timely advice on student senior secondary enrolment and results issues, including complex senior secondary program transition arrangements.

Working across the Student Records and Results teams, the role includes but is not limited to:

Planning and delivering accurate and timely records for senior secondary enrolments and results.
Being an active part of user acceptance testing for internal and external systems and programs.
Coordinating the set up and audit of senior secondary program structures.
Management of shared mailboxes.
Support the provision of helpdesk support to external and internal users of VCAA computer systems including Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS).
Assessing requests from stakeholders in relation to VET Certificates, student enrolments and result changes.
Supporting the assessment of a range of provider delivery models.
Supporting the Higher Education Studies (HES) and VCE partnerships project.
Maintaining senior secondary provider data.
About the division

Responsibilities of the Assessment and Reporting Division include:

The delivery and reporting of all VCE examinations, the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests, On Demand testing, the General Achievement Test (GAT), and Education State Target Assessments
The marking of all VCE examinations, including written, performance and Languages oral examinations
Managing the quality assurance and statistical moderation programs for VCE school-based assessments
Collecting, maintaining, and processing student enrolment data and assessment results for VCE and VPC
Issuing VCE and VPC certification to students under delegation from the VRQA
Providing technical and professional support for assessment and reporting matters to the VCAA Board, internal and external stakeholders.
To be successful in this role

You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in 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 strong spoken and written communication skills including preparing emails, letters, and reports.
You are a problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.
Experience and qualifications

Knowledge of Victorian senior secondary programs will be beneficial.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided 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 Tim Driver – Project Manager via (03) 7022 0765 or tim.driver@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.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:5+pm on Thursday 12 June 2025.


Applications close Thursday 12 June 2025 at 11.5+PM

Posted 2+ May 2025
 
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