* Career building opportunity to provide strategic advice to CEO and Board
* Lead and drive modern regulation
* Direct community impact
Work that makes a difference to the lives of Victorians
The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) is the independent statutory authority responsible for ensuring that schools, employers of apprentices and trainees and providers of education and training meet quality standards.
Governed by an independent board that reports to the Minister for Education, the Minister for Skills and Tafe, and the Minister for Economic Growth, the VRQA helps support education and training in Victoria.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Schools, provides high-level strategic advice on relevant regulatory matters to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the VRQA Board, and its committees.
This pivotal leadership role is responsible for fulfilling significant duties including:
* strategic oversight of registrations
* leading complex regulatory reform, reviews and investigations
* cultivating strong relationships across government, peak bodies, schools and other school sector providers and other key stakeholders
* exemplary leadership of a team of 30
* driving a values-based and positive culture of excellence
This is a 5-year role with a salary range of $225,000 - $290,600 (TRP), offering hybrid work arrangements, meaningful and challenging work in an environment that encourages values-based leadership.
Please refer to the Position Description for more information about the role purpose.
About you
Key to your success in this role will be your:
* trackrecord of achievement at an executive level in regulation, or similar government context with experience working with Boards or similar governance structures
* extensive experience developing and managing strategic policy, policy analysis and development, and leading sensitive projects
* deep understanding of contemporary regulatory and legislative frameworks
* well-honed skills in navigating complex environments and stakeholders
* outstanding influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Please refer to the Position Description for more information on the required capabilities and qualifications.
How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter (no more than one A4 page). There is no requirement to make a separate statement in response to each of the key selection criteria, however the cover letter should provide an overview of how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the key selection criteria specified in the Position Description.
Please see the Position Description for other relevant information regarding the application process including pre-employment checks, privacy statement, and how to request reasonable adjustments.
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Education & Training More than 10,000 employees
The Department of Education is responsible for delivering the Victorian government's commitment to making Victoria the Education State, where all Victorians have the best learning and development experience, regardless of their background, postcode or circumstances. Education remains a cornerstone for ensuring all Victorians have the skills and knowledge they need to actively participate in and contribute to our rapidly-changing economy and society.
The department delivers and regulates statewide learning and development services across the early childhood and school sectors.
The Department of Education is responsible for delivering the Victorian government's commitment to making Victoria the Education State, where all Victorians have the best learning and development experience, regardless of their background, postcode or circumstances. Education remains a cornerstone for ensuring all Victorians have the skills and knowledge they need to actively participate in and contribute to our rapidly-changing economy and society.
The department delivers and regulates statewide learning and development services across the early childhood and school sectors.
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