Disability Inclusion Senior Implementation Advisor X3

Description:

About the Department
The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives focussed on lifelong learning and healthy development.
About the Group
This role, providing Senior Advisory support for Disability Inclusion Implementation across all Southwest Victoria schools, is located in the Student Wellbeing & Engagement Branch, South Western Victoria Region of Schools and Regional Services. The implementation team collaboratively with schools and Areas to support the delivery of Disability Inclusion reform across the Region.
About the Role
Disability Inclusion Senior Implementation Advisors are part of the Regional Implementation Team that supports the implementation and delivery of Disability Inclusion across the Region. They will engage deeply with schools and Area teams, providing direct advice and support training to the broader educational workforces.
Attributes
The successful applicant will have:
A strong and practical understanding of the Disability Inclusion Reforms and be able to provide specialised expertise and knowledge of the project and policy implementation. The successful applicant may have worked directly on the Disability Inclusion reforms in schools or have a strong Disability Inclusion policy background. Importantly the successful applicant will have a proven record of exceptional stakeholder management skills, strategic thinking, effective communication, and adept problem-solving abilities. Applicants must be able to effectively manage a range of stakeholders whilst promoting inclusion and building capability across the region. Your capacity for collaboration, navigating complex issues, driving continuous improvement and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success.
Qualifications and Experience
• Desirable: Relevant experience in schools and/or education system
• Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in education, disability, allied health or other relevant field
The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check or VIT registration.
How to Apply
​A detailed response to the key selection criteria is not required when applying for this position. Interested staff should submit their resume and brief written application (no more than two pages).
Although a separate response to the key selection criteria is not required, the application should note the skills, experience, and knowledge that will enable the applicant to perform the role requirements outlined in the attached position description.
Further Information
This role can be based in any of the SWVR Corporate offices. Please note that due to our current active rollout Areas (Brimbank Melton and Wimmera South West), travel is required across these Areas for face-to-face engagement with school and Area stakeholders.
There are currently three fixed term positions available with end dates ranging from October 2025 to June 2026.
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 Larissa Fleuchar – A/Disability Inclusion Implementation Manager, via (03) 8871 2540 or larissa.fleuchar@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 31/03/2025