The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing departmental programs and initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of students in Victorian government schools.
About the Department
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.
About the Division
Wellbeing, Health and Engagement Division leads the department's efforts to support student wellbeing, safety, health, engagement and inclusion. WHED provides policy advice, delivers initiatives, programs and training, supports schools and works in collaboration with partners across the education system and community sector to create positive outcomes for students.
About the Role
The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing departmental programs and initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of students in Victorian government schools.
Programs include the Doctors in Secondary Schools initiative, School Care Program, Medical Intervention Support and in partnership with the Department of Education's regional and area based teams, the Primary and Secondary School Nursing program and Schools in Hospitals.
You will provide expert program management and project delivery advice on school health programs, lead and manage strategic projects within the portfolio and manage the staff and operations of the School Health Programs and Services team.
Attributes
The required capabilities for the role are set out in the position description (attached).
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications
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
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For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Karen Gray, Director Child and Youth Health via 0*** or **********@
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 09 March 2026.