About the Role The Senior Project Advisor works in the Regulatory Projects, Risk and Resources team in the Schools Division. The team is responsible for leading project management, contract management, procurement, administration, reporting, data analysis, planning and coordination functions for the Schools Division. It is responsible for providing timely advice and reporting to the executive and the VRQA Board, and secretariat support to a board Subcommittee. The Senior Project Advisor role may be involved in all aspects of the team's work but will be particularly responsible for project managing the annual cycle of school reviews, undertaking risk analyses against frameworks, helping to manage workflows across the division, undertaking any other regulatory and other projects required to support the work of the division and providing secretariat support (including writing papers) for the board subcommittee. To be successful in this role, you will: * Be a collaborative team player with excellent analytical, communication and project management skills. * Experience in working in a government context will be highly regarded. * Experience working in a regulatory environment will also be highly regarded. This is an ongoing full-time opportunity. About us The VRQA is the Victorian schools, apprenticeships and traineeships regulator, a statutory entity with independent functions that is part of the Department of Education, also reporting to an independent board. The Schools Division of the VRQA is responsible for registering all Victorian schools, and in the process ensuring they meet child safety and other obligations. It is also responsible for undertaking reviews of schools and other related providers to ensure they are continuing to meet their obligations. It works closely with a range of external stakeholders to deliver this function, including applicants wishing to become school proprietors, existing schools, various areas of the Department of Education, the Victorian Catholic Education Authority, Independent Schools Victoria, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, and independent reviewers the VRQA engages. 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. How to Apply Please click the Apply Now button on this advertisement. Applications should include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) and resume. 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 Annie Tinney – Deputy CEO Schools via annie.tinney@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 Tuesday, 19 May 2026.