Senior Program Advisor

Lead discrete elements of program and project delivery, including effective project planning and identifying emerging risks and opportunities

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 Division

School Performance Division is responsible for frameworks and programs to build the performance of government schools. The School Performance Division has two branches:

• 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 key programs including the Intensive School Support (ISS) initiative.

• 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

• Make a difference to students learning and wellbeing outcomes
• Support schools in their work for school improvement
• Ongoing VPS5 role in a busy and high-performing team

The School Performance Division is seeking a skilled and self-motivated team player to join the School Intervention and Improvement Unit and support the Intensive School Support Initiative. The role will also support a range of school performance and improvement initiatives, with responsibilities identified based on current and emerging priority work across the Branch.

The responsibilities of the Senior Program Advisor include, but are not limited to:

• Leading discrete elements of program and project delivery, including effective project planning and identifying emerging risks and opportunities.
• Budgeting and cost management for discrete elements of program delivery, including tracking expenditure and undertaking procurement consistent with Departmental policies and procedures.
• Developing guidance and resources to support implementation, drawing upon data, evidence and evaluations.
• Developing briefings and correspondence related to the initiative, including effective quality assurance.
• Monitoring program data and undertaking analysis as required.

Attributes

The successful applicant will be a team player and have strong skills in project and program delivery and financial management. They will demonstrate a high level of data literacy and written communication.

Please include in your application:

• a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria
• a current resume

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

A relevant tertiary qualification. Experience in delivery of programs within the public service preferred.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

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 Educations operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Mel Quin, Director School Performance Branch via (03) 7022 0*** or ************@education.vic.gov.au.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Friday 13 June 2025.

Information :

• Company : Department of Education
• Position : Senior Program Advisor
• Location : Victoria
• Country : AU