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 Group
Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.
This role is located in the Disability Inclusion Implementation Unit, Student Wellbeing & Engagement Branch, South Eastern Victoria Region, SRS. The Disability Inclusion unit works with Areas and schools on the implementation of Disability Inclusion and capability building in inclusive education practice.
About the Role
The Department of Education is committed to building a more inclusive education system, one that ensures every student with disability can thrive at school and in life.
The Inclusive Education Senior Practice Advisor will work collaboratively to understand the needs of schools across the region with regard to inclusive practices and will subsequently develop, improve, coordinate facilitation and promote participation in inclusive education professional learning including the Inclusive Classrooms professional learning program.
Further, the Inclusive Education Coach will champion the Inclusive Education agenda across the region through the provision of expert policy and program advice to schools and regional staff, with a focus on improving universal tier 1 and targeted tier 2 practices.
Working as part of the Disability Inclusion Branch, and in close collaboration with regional staff (including, but not limited to Area and Divisional staff, Inclusion Outreach Coaches and Senior Disability Inclusion Advisor) the Inclusive Education Coach will focus on:
- Building schools' awareness of and ability to navigate and utilise Inclusive Education resources and supports
- Capability building of regional staff related to effective tier 1/tier 2 inclusive practices (supporting their ability to connect schools with the right supports at the right time
- Support coordination of the Inclusive Classrooms courses and the broader suite of related professional learning (in close partnership with area based colleagues.)
Attributes
This position requires a highly organised and professional individual who can manage stakeholder relationships and navigate complex program requirements. The ideal candidate will initiate and sustain effective connections with all stakeholders while collaborating well within the team. They should possess strong project management skills and employ critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to devise innovative solutions for complex challenges. Additionally, they must effectively analyse data to inform decision-making and demonstrate the ability to work proactively and independently.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in teaching or allied health.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check or Vit registration.
Desirable: Strong stakeholder management
Experience with disability and inclusive education practices within schools
How to Apply
A response to the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description should be included in the written application.
The application should note the skills, experience, and knowledge that will enable the applicant to perform the role requirements outlined in the attached position description.
Interested staff should also submit their current resume and referees.
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 Alistair Bishop - Manager - 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 Tuesday 9 June 2026.
