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
The Schools & Regional Services group is responsible for implementing government learning and development strategies through networks of government schools and early childhood providers. Multi-disciplinary teams work collaboratively across the Area to:
- deliver high quality education and early childhood services that are responsive to local needs
- improve early childhood service and school outcomes and performance across the Area.
About the Role
This role is a fixed-term position until 1 January 2026, situated at the Department of Education Ballarat Regional Office.
The purpose of the Administration Officer role is to provide administrative services to Area staff. The Administration Officer, under the direction of the Manager, Planning and Implementation, will work closely with other staff performing administrative functions and in liaison with the School Improvement Project Support Officer to ensure required supports are provided across the Area.
The role is critical to the effective operations of the Area. It will involve periods of sustained independent work, as well as frequent and varied contact with Department employees and members of the community. The role demands flexibility and the ability to work in a highly collaborative and supportive way with all other staff. The Administration Officer will demonstrate discretion, integrity and initiative in the performance of their tasks, which include:
- Leading the support for office/facilities management, including fleet services.
- Records management, including administration of Area Sharepoint sites.
- Procurement, including hospitality, travel, office supplies and general invoice processing.
- General administration support including reception, meeting and event coordination.
- Management and triaging of Area inbox.
- Program administration support.
The role requires the following capabilities:
- Planning, organisation and attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Initiative and accountability and self management
- Verbal and written communication
Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant administration experience
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 Karlina Anderson, Planning and Implementation Manager via (03) 7005 1819 or Karlina.anderson@education.vic.gov.au.
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 25 Aug 2025