About the Role The Senior Program Advisor leads the delivery of departmental programs and initiatives. This involves providing guidance and strategic support throughout the program lifecycle, as well as ensuring alignment with objectives in the local work area and whole-of-government priorities and policies. The Multicultural and Refugee Support Unit has responsibility for supporting schools with students of refugee background and delivering initiatives promoting multicultural inclusion access and equity in schools. The unit's work includes: * Managing refugee education supports for students and related programs/contracts; * Administering key multicultural education initiatives, such as developing resources supporting cultural diversity, community engagement activities, policy development and advice, and designing and delivering programs supporting a culturally inclusive and respectful school environment; * Providing advice and support to stakeholders regarding multicultural access and equity issues affecting schools and their students, such as needs of refugees and asylum seekers, engaging with parents and families, preventing and addressing racism, and multicultural inclusion; * Supporting and/or engaging with stakeholders on other complimentary tasks or initiatives, including whole-of-government work to support refugee settlement, preventing and addressing racism, anti-vilification protections, early intervention initiatives, and advancing multiculturalism in Victoria. Work type Work may involve developing and leading projects/programs at every stage of the delivery cycle. The role is available for a fixed-term period, until 31 December 2029. Attributes VPS Values: Demonstrates the 'Victorian Public Sector Values' of Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. Customer Focus: Identifies and responds to customer requirements. Uses understanding of stakeholders' context to tailor programs and ensure program outcomes are delivered. Effectively manages risks to service delivery. Project Delivery: Translates strategies into programs or projects that actively enable the achievement of outcomes. Defines the governance (e.g., success measures, roles and responsibilities, progress monitoring) required to manage risks and maximise success. Partnering and Co-creation: Partners with stakeholders to collaborate program design process, to best understand user needs, obtain ideas, insights, and input. Ensures decisions are made within agreed timelines. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in a related discipline How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages for cover letter) which summarises their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role. 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 Within SEPS, the Statewide Programs and Tech Schools Division (SPaTS) has a central role in ensuring schools can access the programs and supports they need so that all students, including cohorts who may need additional supports, can excel at school. We achieve this by designing and delivering programs, developing operational policy and advice, and providing resources and guidance to schools. Specifically, we deliver programs and resources to: * help all students thrive at schools, for example the Glasses for Kids program and guidance and resources to support the transition from primary to secondary school * help teachers deliver the curriculum, both inside and outside the classroom, in ways that support student learning and wellbeing – through Tech Schools and STEM centres, School Sport Victoria, swimming programs, State Schools Spectacular, the Strategic Partnerships Program and English as an Additional Language resources * support priority cohorts of students, including CALD and refugee students, and rural and regional students. 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 Sarah Torpy, Manager, Multicultural and Refugee Support Unit via 03 7022 2772 or Sarah.Torpy@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 20 January.