As a Project Advisor, you'll play a key role in driving priority projects and supporting the Governance and Coordination Unit. Working with stakeholders across the department, you'll coordinate key initiatives, deliver high-quality outcomes, and help turn ideas into action. We're looking for someone who is: A natural organiser who thrives on juggling priorities and keeping projects moving. A confident communicator who builds positive relationships and enjoys working with diverse stakeholders.Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset. Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work, even in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative team player who enjoys contributing ideas and supporting others to achieve shared goals. If you enjoy variety, solving problems, and making an impact through meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you.
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 Operations and Governance Division provides day-to-day support for schools and regions, encompassing school governance and operational issues, client enquiries and contact centre technologies, complaint management and improvement process, support for principals in the management of complex matters and provision of advice and training for school council members.
The Division leads and coordinates various other functions in Schools and Regional Services, including business and risk planning, audit reporting, review and coordination of international travel for school staff.
About the Role
The Project Advisor delivers priority work within the Governance and Coordination Unit. This involves coordination of key processes - working with stakeholders across the department, and adding value to ensure delivery of high quality, timely, products for a range of audiences and purposes.
The role also participates in governance activities and delivery of priority projects and programs. This involves contributing toward performance and contract management, program implementation, system design, local area engagement and general team support. Among a range of other functions, the incumbent is responsible for collecting and analysing data associated with projects, reporting on project outcomes, and providing general support to ensure successful project delivery.
Attributes
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Strong analytical skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Highly developed ability to manage a diverse range of stakeholders
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Ability to work within and contribute to a high performing team
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
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Experience in public administration and working in government
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Experience in issues analysis and writing for government (the preparation of briefings, submissions, and other materials) and managing through approvals
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
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Experience in project delivery
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. Please submit a CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria with your 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
Achini Kanathigoda, Manager, Governance and Coordination Unit via (03) 70221329 or
[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.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 23 July 2026
