Fixed-Term/Full-Time (duration until 19-DEC-2025)
VPSG4 - $97,955 - $111,142
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 students birth to 18 years.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Curriculum Division in the VET Unit for a fixed term position.
- Salary: $97,955-$111,142 (Plus Superannuation of 12%)
- Fixed term role, concluding 19/12/2025
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions are available)
- Usual work location: East Melbourne
The VET Unit manages programs or projects relating to the delivery and assessment of VET delivered to secondary students (VDSS). This involves liaison with the VET sector, schools, industry and education sector authorities to support senior secondary providers with students undertaking VET. Core functions of the VET Unit also include the implementation and audit of school-assessed coursework, development of VCE VET examinations, and delivery of professional learning.
Role purpose
The purpose of the Program Advisor role is to support the work of the VET Unit in facilitating Vocational Education and Training (VET) within the VCE and VCE Vocational Major (VM) and the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC). The role supports the work of the VET Unit in the preparation of written communications including briefings, drafting of guidance for stakeholders, responding to phone enquiries, updating webpage information and the coordination of events and professional learning.
About You
- You are enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance
- Your are organised and have exceptional communication skills.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience in a public sector organisation is desirable.
- Experience in an educational setting is highly valued.
- Previous use of the VCAA's Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS) is an advantage.
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing 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 Loretta Black - VET Unit Manager via (03) 91397865 or [email protected].
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 26/08/2025
