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 student's birth to 18 years.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Corporate Services Division in the Assessment Applications Unit for an ongoing full-time position.
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 student's birth to 18 years.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Corporate Services Division in the Assessment Applications Unit for an ongoing full-time position.
Please apply through the Careers Vic website
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Salary: $116,413 – 140,849 (Plus Superannuation of 12%)
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Ongoing
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Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions are available)
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Usual work location: East Melbourne
The Assessment Applications unit is responsible for the ongoing development, support and maintenance of critical bespoke applications that are used to deliver the Victorian Certificate of Education, Vocational Education and Training, Victorian Pathways Certificate and National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy.
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide software testing services for the VCAA's custom-built applications that are used to run certification processes in Victoria for VCE, VET, VPC and NAPLAN. The role will also assist VCAA business staff in the development and execution of user acceptance test scripts and provide application related support to VCAA business staff.
The role will work closely with project managers, business analysts, application developers and other staff within the Assessment and Reporting Division.
Initially, the main focus of application development will be the Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS) - a web-based interface that is used to provide information to / gather information from Victorian schools. The front end of the application is being updated to match current web design standards. A strong understanding of Senior Secondary administrative processes and the general structure of VCE, VET and VPC will be an advantage in this role.
As a senior member of the development team, the position will also be responsible managing 1-2 small to medium IT development projects each year.
Providing on call support during critical business processing periods is a requirement of this position.
Attributes
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You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
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You are a collaborative team player with a “can do” attitude.
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You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
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You have solid spoken and written communication skills in writing emails, letters and reports.
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You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.
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You are a highly organised and professional person.
Qualifications and Experience
Required: Minimum ISTQB Foundation qualification or higher
Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology
Desirable: Strong understanding of the VCE Senior Secondary education system – VCE, VPC, VET
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 we bsite 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 Leon Troeth – Manager, Assessment Applications via (03) 9059 5224 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 June 16th 2026.
