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Policy Adviser
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
6h
Advisor, Assurance Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
12d
People & Culture Advisor - Hybrid
Haymes Paint —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Case management
- Health insurance
- Work from home
2h
HR Advisor
EIHCare —Bentleigh East VIC
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
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Human Resources Business Partner
Percepta —Campbellfield VIC
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
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Communications Advisor
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
6h
Strategic Advisor, Office of the Commissioner, Corrections Victoria
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Case management
1d
People Advisor
David Jones —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
13d
Impact Officer
Monash University —Caulfield VIC
- $100,155 - $108,106 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Analysis skills
6d
Board Secretariat
Beyond Blue —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $15,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
5d
LOOKOUT Learning Advisor
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
7d
Kindergarten Improvement Advisor
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
13d
Senior Strategy Advisor
Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
14d
Senior Officer, Student Lifecycle
RMIT University —Melbourne VIC
- $97,647 - $105,698 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Administrative experience
- University
4d
Inclusion & Diversity Manager | Manager
PWC Australia —Southbank VIC
- Data analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
1d
First Peoples' Advisor
Melbourne Business School —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
SharePoint Administrator
Acciona —Melbourne VIC
- SharePoint
Safety Advisor
KG Talent —Laverton VIC
- Full-time
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Principal Advisor, Internal Review (00774381)
Social Services Regulator —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
11d
Psychosocial Risk and Wellbeing Advisor
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Presentation skills
1d

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Policy Adviser

Department of Education -
Melbourne VIC

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Full-time
$100,894 - $114,476 a year
6 hours ago

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Policy

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/SEPS/1930661

The Department of Education's Multicultural and Refugee Supports Unit seeks a responsive, flexible and highly motivated officer to join our friendly and fast-paced team.

The Policy Advisor will undertake a range of tasks that contribute towards strategic policy and team projects at every stage of the policy and program cycle. This will include research, analysis, development of policy options and the preparation of briefs and other documentation. The Policy Advisor may have responsibility for key projects and/or stakeholder relationships and will regularly work alongside others in the Unit to support other activities.

This role is available from 1 January 2027 ongoing, though there may be an opportunity to commence earlier (September/October 2026) due to upcoming leave arrangements within the team.

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 Role

The Multicultural and Refugee Support Unit has responsibility for supporting schools with students of refugee background and delivering initiatives promoting multicultural inclusion access and equity in schools.

Our work includes

managing refugee education supports for students and related programs/contracts, including the Refugee Education Support Program, the Schools Support Program, and Learning Beyond the Bell;
administering key multicultural initiative and working in partnership with culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse community stakeholders;
policy and programs supporting a culturally inclusive and respectful school environment, including the Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools policy;
providing advice to stakeholders regarding multicultural access and equity issues affecting schools and their students, such as needs of refugees and asylum seekers, engaging with parents and families, and multicultural inclusion;
supporting and/or engaging with stakeholders on other complimentary tasks or initiatives, including whole-of-government work to support refugee settlement;
delivery of the Victorian Government's Early Intervention Sports and Activities Menu.

The Policy Advisor will undertake a range of tasks that contribute towards strategic policy and team projects at every stage of the policy cycle. This will include research, analysis, development of policy options and the preparation of reports. The Policy Advisor may have responsibility for key projects and/or stakeholder relationships on behalf of the Unit and will regularly work alongside others in the Unit to support other responsibilities and activities.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Relevant tertiary qualification in a related discipline.
Experience working in a school, or knowledge of Victoria's school system.

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 Sarah Torpy - Manager, Multicultural and Refugee Supports via [email protected] or +61 3 7022 2772

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 11:59pm on 30 June 2026

Applications close Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

16 June 2026

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