Role Purpose As a Senior Policy Advisor in the Wellbeing Workforces and Child Safety Unit you will work as part of a team to develop policy advice that contributes to the Department of Education's work to safeguard children in Victorian schools. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to support schools and the department to create child safe environments where all children feel safe and are safe. The Senior Policy Advisor, Wellbeing Workforces and Child Safety Unit, works as part of a team to provide policy advice and contribute to the Department of Education's work to safeguard children in Victorian schools. The Wellbeing Workforces and Child Safety Unit leads policy and capability building to support schools and the department to create child safe environments where all children feel safe and are safe. We develop policy, guidance and training to help schools comply with the Child Safe Standards and respond to harm and abuse. We work with regional workforces, peak bodies from other education sectors, and key school and early childhood stakeholders. We also administer the National Student Wellbeing Program. Attributes We're looking for someone who can: * think critically and solve problems * manage relationships and stakeholder consultation processes * work independently and contribute to a positive and engaged team culture * exercise sound judgement and manage multiple competing priorities * analyse information and contribute to monitoring and evaluation of policy effectiveness * contribute to executive coordination and secretariat roles. An understanding of Victorian school education settings and the Victorian Child Safe Standards would be desirable. How to apply Please include in your application: * a cover letter not exceeding 3 pages addressing the key selection criteria in the position description * a current resume Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. 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. 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. 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 David Billimoria – Manager via email david.billimoria@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. Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday, 7 August 2025