Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1905178
Work in collaboration and coordination with key support services to re-connect the child/young person with their school.
This is a Full Time Fixed Term position until 31 December 2026.
About the Role
An exiciting opportunity exists for you as an Education Early Intervention Officer (EEIO) - Senior Community Services Advisor in providing education support for children aged 10-13 years who are coming into contact with police.
The EEIO works in collaboration and coordination with key support services to re-connect the child/young person with their school or education setting. The EEOI will work closely in partnership with Department of Education Area and Regional Teams, Victoria Police, schools and other relevant key government agencies such as the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and Department of Justice and Community Safety.
This role is based in the Brimbank Melton's Area Office (South Western Victoria Region) of the Department of Education, some travel across the region may be required.
To be successful in this role you will:
* Work collaboratively to guide others to create a culture of collaboration and identify, and work to overcome barriers through sharing knowledge and information
* Have experience in supporting schools and/or young people 'at-risk' or engaging with the criminal justice system (desirable)
* Have proven ability to effectively build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels through effective communication and exceptional consulting abilities
* Have effective problem-solving capability to resolve or escalate operational service queries
* Track record in identifying opportunities to work with other teams to deliver outcomes.
* Expertise in building and maintaining trust in partnerships, to achieve objectives through a timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
* Expertise to facilitate discussions and navigate difference of opinions to reach decisions
* Provide a sense of purpose within the team by establishing links between work and impact to the community.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages).
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
Further Details
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
Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday 3 February 2026.
Applications close Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
20 January 2026