The School Performance Division is seeking a skilled and self-motivated team player to work in the School Intervention in Improvement Unit and contribute to the Victorian Government's Intensive School Support (ISS) initiative, an exciting $33 million program providing targeted assistance to Victorian government schools. The successful applicant will have strong skills in project and program delivery, written communication (including writing governance papers and briefings), policy skills, data analysis and data visualisation/presentation skills. This role is fixed-term until 30 April 2027.
About the Division
School Performance Division: responsible for the frameworks and programs relating to government school performance and priority programs that support improved school performance.
The School Performance Division has two branches:
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The School Performance Branch leads statewide coordination of frameworks and initiatives for improving the performance of government schools. This includes overseeing the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes 2.0 and associated processes including School Strategic Plans, Annual Implementation Plans and School Annual Reporting, school reviews, and other key programs for targeted school improvement.
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The Priority Programs Branch leads initiatives targeted to priority initiatives that support improved school performance. This includes the Tutor Learning Initiative, Middle Years Literacy and Numeracy Support, the Student Excellence Program, Professional Learning Communities, and a range of other targeted programs.
About the Role
The fixed-term VPS5 Senior Program Advisor role will contribute to the successful delivery of the Intensive School Support initiative with a focus on (but not limited to) managing program implementation, monitoring and reporting, and developing school improvement insights for stakeholders and the system.
The role works closely with internal corporate staff and will also engages with regional staff/workforces and external suppliers.
This role is located in the School Intervention and Improvement Unit, School Performance Division, Central Office SRS.
Attributes
The successful applicant will be proactive and self-motivated, have strong skills in project and program delivery, written communication, policy skills and data analysis and visualisation. They will also display excellent collaboration and teamwork in a high-performing and responsive team.
Please include in your application:
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a cover letter addressing each of the key selection criteria (max. 3 Pages)
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a current resume
Flexible work hours and part-time arrangements will be considered.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
A relevant tertiary qualification, as well as experience in the public service and/or education sector is desirable.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
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
Amanda Evans via
[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 05 June 2026
