Job Description
Overview
Work type: Full time
Salary: $10+,730 - $132,764
Grade: VPSG5
Occupation: Projects
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/1856474
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
Operations and Governance Division
The Operations and Governance Division has a focus on day-to-day support for schools and regions, encompassing school governance and operational issues, client enquiries and contact centre technologies, complaint management and improvement processes, support for principals in the management of complex matters that involve frequent communication with parents or advocates and advice about school operational policy and school council operations and governance. The division leads and coordinates a range of SRS group functions, including workforce planning and staff recruitment, support for the SRS governance framework, implementation of actions arising from audits, business planning and quality assurance of correspondence and briefings for portfolio ministers and senior executives.
Youth Participation Unit
The Youth Participation Unit manages a portfolio of work related to providing education to young people ‘at-risk of' or engaging with the justice system, school exemptions and late enrolments, implementation of attendance monitoring requirements, expulsion reform and provision of outside school hour's care for children with disabilities. The unit designs and implements key reform and projects in relation to youth participation and provides support to regions and school communities.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for you as a Senior Program Advisor – Education Justice Initiative for a period of up to 12 months until 22 May 2026.
The Senior Program Advisor leads the development and delivery of departmental programs and initiatives. This involves providing guidance and strategic support throughout the program lifecycle, as well as ensuring alignment with objectives in the local work area. This role will support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of initiatives that address the education needs of young people ‘at-risk' of or involved in the Children's Courts across Victoria as well as other related initiatives within the Youth Participation Unit as required.
To be successful in this role you will:
Bring your expertise in building and maintaining authentic relationships to facilitate opportunities to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and overcome barriers to deliver tangible positive outcomes for the community.
Work collaboratively to create a culture of collaboration and identify, and work to overcome barriers through sharing knowledge and information.
Effectively manage and prioritise the impact of external events and changing stakeholder needs on the department and government.
Have the ability to manage and lead complex programs/projects.
Attributes
Do you have the ability to build authentic relationships with stakeholders to effect positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people? Do you have the ability to lead on complex projects/programs and make decisions that impact stakeholders both within and beyond your immediate work area? Your capacity for collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success in this role.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Education, Law, Social Science, Social work or similar is required.
Experience in developing and/or delivering programs that support vulnerable young people is desirable
Experience in program or project management, particularly projects that may be complex and require risks to be managed to maximise success and achieve the desired outcomes
Experience in supporting schools and/or young people ‘at-risk' or engaging with the youth justice system is desirable
Proven ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and consulting abilities.
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.
Please attach in your application a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages that addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.
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 Matthew Perkins – Senior Manager Youth Participation Unit via 045+ 517 658 or email [email protected] or Oliver Butt – A/Manager, Education Justice Engagement Initiatives via 0428XXXXXX or email [email protected]
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 1 May 2026
Applications close Thursday 1 May 2026 at 11.5+PM
Posted 17 April 2026
Work type: Full time
Salary: $10+,730 - $132,764
Grade: VPSG5
Occupation: Projects
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/1856474
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
Operations and Governance Division
The Operations and Governance Division has a focus on day-to-day support for schools and regions, encompassing school governance and operational issues, client enquiries and contact centre technologies, complaint management and improvement processes, support for principals in the management of complex matters that involve frequent communication with parents or advocates and advice about school operational policy and school council operations and governance. The division leads and coordinates a range of SRS group functions, including workforce planning and staff recruitment, support for the SRS governance framework, implementation of actions arising from audits, business planning and quality assurance of correspondence and briefings for portfolio ministers and senior executives.
Youth Participation Unit
The Youth Participation Unit manages a portfolio of work related to providing education to young people ‘at-risk of' or engaging with the justice system, school exemptions and late enrolments, implementation of attendance monitoring requirements, expulsion reform and provision of outside school hour's care for children with disabilities. The unit designs and implements key reform and projects in relation to youth participation and provides support to regions and school communities.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for you as a Senior Program Advisor – Education Justice Initiative for a period of up to 12 months until 22 May 2026.
The Senior Program Advisor leads the development and delivery of departmental programs and initiatives. This involves providing guidance and strategic support throughout the program lifecycle, as well as ensuring alignment with objectives in the local work area. This role will support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of initiatives that address the education needs of young people ‘at-risk' of or involved in the Children's Courts across Victoria as well as other related initiatives within the Youth Participation Unit as required.
To be successful in this role you will:
Bring your expertise in building and maintaining authentic relationships to facilitate opportunities to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and overcome barriers to deliver tangible positive outcomes for the community.
Work collaboratively to create a culture of collaboration and identify, and work to overcome barriers through sharing knowledge and information.
Effectively manage and prioritise the impact of external events and changing stakeholder needs on the department and government.
Have the ability to manage and lead complex programs/projects.
Attributes
Do you have the ability to build authentic relationships with stakeholders to effect positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people? Do you have the ability to lead on complex projects/programs and make decisions that impact stakeholders both within and beyond your immediate work area? Your capacity for collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success in this role.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Education, Law, Social Science, Social work or similar is required.
Experience in developing and/or delivering programs that support vulnerable young people is desirable
Experience in program or project management, particularly projects that may be complex and require risks to be managed to maximise success and achieve the desired outcomes
Experience in supporting schools and/or young people ‘at-risk' or engaging with the youth justice system is desirable
Proven ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and consulting abilities.
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.
Please attach in your application a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages that addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.
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 Matthew Perkins – Senior Manager Youth Participation Unit via 045+ 517 658 or email [email protected] or Oliver Butt – A/Manager, Education Justice Engagement Initiatives via 0428XXXXXX or email [email protected]
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 1 May 2026
Applications close Thursday 1 May 2026 at 11.5+PM
Posted 17 April 2026
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