In-Demand Administrative & business operations occupations Jobs in Somerton, Vic

Program Officer
Department of Education —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
13d
Project Administrator
Victoria Police —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
3d
Business Coordinator
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
7d
Administration Adviser (Executive Assistant)
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Business Administration
6d
Branch Support and Administrative Officer
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
6d
Daily Organiser
Government schools —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Education
- Leadership
- Communication skills
7d
Executive Coordinator, Health System Reform & Partnerships
Department of Health —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
10d
Administration Support/Receptionist
Government schools —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
8d
Facilities Manager
Court Services Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Maintenance
- Parental leave
11d
State Events Coordinator
Ambulance Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
College Operations and Timetabler
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Teaching
7d
Operations Director - Ambulatory Services
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Melbourne VIC
- $170,000 - $197,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
5d
Senior Officer
Department of Government Services —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
3d
Solicitor
Department of Government Services —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
6d
Disability Inclusion Administration & Learning Support - 5 days Per Week - New School in Aintree
Government schools —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Education
12d
Aboriginal Training Consultant - Workforce and Aboriginal Outcomes
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
Azure Engineer Lead
Court Services Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Management
- DevOps
12d
Leading Teacher - VCE Coordinator - 2027 - New School in Aintree
Government schools —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Research
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
8d
Managing Principal Lawyer
Victoria Police —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
Full Time Front of House Manager
Carlton Wine Room —Carlton VIC
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service

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Program Officer

Department of Education -
Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$81,496 - $98,955 a year
13 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
SharePoint
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $81,496 - $98,955

Grade: VPS 3

Occupation: Projects

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1930988

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 Assessment and Reporting Division in the Assessment Operations Unit for an ongoing full-time position. The Program Officer reports to the Project Manager Special Provision.

Salary: $81,496 – $98,955 (Plus Superannuation of 12%)
Ongoing role
Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions may be available)
This Unit is based at the VCAA Assessment Centre in Coburg.

About the Unit

The Assessment Operations unit is responsible for:

logistical and administrative processes associated with the conduct and administration of VCE external assessments
development, implementation and review of the VCE examination timetable and associated assessment schedules
training and monitoring of sessional staff appointed to mark VCE external assessments
managing the marking of externally assessed VCE assessments including the General Achievement Test
developing, managing the implementation and review of the VCAA Special Provision policy and procedures.

About the Division

The Assessment Division is responsible for the delivery and reporting of all VCE external assessments and the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN).

the development, delivery and marking of the General Achievement Test (GAT)
the training of all casual staff appointed to participate in all Foundation to Year 12 assessment programs
the marking of all VCE examinations, including written, performance and Languages oral examinations
managing the quality assurance and statistical moderation programs for VCE school-based assessments
digital assessment platforms, including the VCAA online scoring system (VOSS)
collecting, maintaining and processing student enrolment data and assessment results for VCE external assessments.

Role Purpose

As a Program Officer in Special Provision, you will assist with implementing and reviewing a range of processes that enable the delivery of the VCAA's Special Provision program, including Special Examination Arrangements applications, Derived Examination Score applications and General Achievement Test exemptions.

You will work closely with team members and stakeholders to support the efficient, timely, and policy-compliant delivery of these services. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Providing authoritative, policy-informed advice to schools, students, parents, and other stakeholders
Responding to enquiries via phone and email in a professional and timely manner
Undertaking administrative and business tasks to meet program objectives and timelines.
Contributing to process improvement initiatives to enhance Special Provision program delivery.

Attributes

You are organised, adaptable, and a proactive problem solver
You communicate clearly and effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
You thrive in a team environment and bring a positive, collaborative approach
You show initiative and are comfortable navigating shifting priorities
You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
You demonstrate a genuine interest in inclusive education and a willingness to develop your understanding of equitable access for students with disabilities.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Demonstrated experience in general administration, including phone support and managing enquiries
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail in record-keeping and correspondence
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Desirable:

Experience or familiarity with the following will be highly regarded:

Raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and applying procurement policies and procedures
Using IT tools to support administrative tasks, including:
- Mail merges and Excel formulas
- File management systems such as SharePoint or other collaborative platforms

A willingness to learn, along with the initiative to ex plore and adopt new technologies or solutions independently, will be highly regarded.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising your skills and experience relevant to 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 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 Kim Russell – Acting Program Manager,[email protected], 1800 205 455.

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 30th June 2026

Applications close Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

16 June 2026

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administrative & business operations occupations jobs in somerton, vic

Program Officer

Project Administrator

Business Coordinator

Administration Adviser (Executive Assistant)

Branch Support and Administrative Officer

Daily Organiser

Executive Coordinator, Health System Reform & Partnerships

Administration Support/Receptionist

Facilities Manager

State Events Coordinator

College Operations and Timetabler

Operations Director - Ambulatory Services

Senior Officer

Solicitor

Disability Inclusion Administration & Learning Support - 5 days Per Week - New School in Aintree

Aboriginal Training Consultant - Workforce and Aboriginal Outcomes

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