Policy Advisor

Description:

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 Senior Secondary Certificate Reform Division fixed term full-time position until 30 June 2026.
* Salary: $95,102 - $107,905 (Plus Superannuation)
* Usual work location: East Melbourne (flexible work conditions are available)
Role purpose
This is a fixed term full time role till 30/06/2026.
The Policy Advisor will play an important role in contributing to the design, development and implementation of new and existing policies and programs that support vocational and applied learning pathways within senior secondary education.
The successful candidate will work with colleagues in the VCAA and DE and will contribute to strategic policy projects at every stage of the policy cycle. This includes:
* research;
* analysis;
* stakeholder engagement and consultation;
* development of policy options; and
* the preparation of papers, briefings and reports.
About the division
SSCRD are leading and implementing generational reform to Victoria's senior secondary certification in response to the 2020 Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling. The reforms are supporting all Victorian secondary students to access engaging curriculum where they can connect their learning to real-life and workplace experiences.
The introduction of the VCE Vocational Major (VM) and the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) in 2023 supports students to pursue high-quality and valued vocational and applied learning pathways aligned to their strengths and interests and to finish schooling with the skills and capabilities they need for success in further education, training, work, and life.
About you
* You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
* You are a collaborative team player with a “can do” attitude.
* You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
* You have solid spoken and written communication skills in writing emails, letters and reports.
* You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.
How to apply
Your application must include your current CV and a document addressing the key selection criteria (2 pages maximum).
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 Matthew Braithwaite, Acting Executive Director, Senior Secondary Certificate Reform Division (matthew.braithwaite@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 Monday 12 May, 2025.