Project Advisor

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.

Career Start is a structured development program which improves the experience of graduate teachers as they are inducted into the profession. Career Start provides a range of supports to graduate teachers and their mentors to accelerate the development of graduate teachers' professional practice, support their wellbeing, and increase retention.

The Project Advisor contributes to program implementation by scoping, planning and managing the delivery of specific projects. They draw on diverse skill sets to drive the implementation of projects across the program lifecycle. Multiple roles until 31 December 2026 are available. Key responsibilities can include: project planning, implementation and monitoring; policy development; stakeholder engagement; system development; communications work; supporting the management of program budget and financials; professional learning design and facilitation; data analysis and evaluation; procurement and contract management.

You will be working within Workforce Policy and Strategy Division which brings together workforce strategy, policy and data analytics to lead a strategic approach to the management and development of Victoria's school workforce. The division has a welcoming, supportive and high-performing culture.

Please include in your application a cover letter addressing the key selection critieria and a current resume.

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 Callum Shaw via callum.shaw@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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27 August 2025