Fixed Term - Full Time (11 months opportunity) About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families, and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. About the Division The Assurance, Knowledge and Executive Services Division (AKESD) provides expert advice and support to the department through a range of portfolio, advisory and assurance services, including: * internal audit, VAGO audits, School Council Financial Assurance program * Cabinet and Parliament support, including board appointments * Freedom of Information * briefings and correspondence support * the Departmental Liaison Unit * privacy advice and support * records and digital content management, SharePoint and copyright advice and support * mail services. The Knowledge Privacy and Records Branch within AKESD is responsible for leading the department's management of corporate knowledge, privacy, intellectual property, and records. This accountability includes leading and supporting departmental compliance with relevant legislation and standards. About the Role The Records Access Team within Records and Mail Services provides efficient and appropriate access to the Department's extensive archived records collection to members of the general public as well as DE corporate and school staff, and provides timely and authoritative records management advice. The purpose of this role is to: * Lead, supervise and co-ordinate the activities of the Records Access Team * Develop and maintain productive relationships with Department program areas and schools to support efficient and sustainable service delivery. * Provide contemporary expert advice on complex records and knowledge management related issues. * Actively promote effective records management throughout the Department, schools and statutory authorities. * Provide key strategic and operational support to the Manager, Records and Mail Services. This role is responsible for a team of six people. Key Attributes * Working collaboratively * Customer focus * Problem solving Desirable Qualifications and Experience Essential: * Team leadership experience in a service delivery environment Desirable: * Records management expertise 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. 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 Kate Sullivan - Manager, Records and Mail Services via (03) 8688 7945 or kate.sullivan@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. 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 13-MAY-2025.