The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian student's birth to 18 years. The Senior Secondary Certificate Reform was established to lead a generational reform agenda in response to the 2020 Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling. These reforms collectively support all Victorian secondary students to pursue high-quality and valued vocational pathways aligned to their strengths and interests and to finish schooling with the skills and capabilities they need for success in further education, training, work, and life. Role purpose The Senior Policy Advisor will play an important role in the implementation of new and existing policies and programs that support vocational and applied learning pathways within the Senior Secondary Certificate Reform. The successful candidate will work with colleagues in the VCAA and DE. Key responsibilities will include strategic policy, project planning, management and reporting, program delivery, governance, stakeholder engagement, communications. * Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 (Plus Superannuation 12%) * Fixed term role until 30 June 2026 in a passionate team * Usual work location: East Melbourne (flexible work conditions are available) Attributes * You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance. * You are a collaborative team player with a “can do” attitude. * You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities * You have solid spoken and written communication skills in writing emails, letters and reports * You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions Qualifications and Experience Experience in developing education policy is highly desirable along with knowledge and experience with Victorian Government governance processes. How to apply Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description. 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 Leyna Buller (Policy manager SSCR) via email: Leyna.buller@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 Thursday 26 February 2026.