1 x fixed term, full-time VPSG5 role available to 28 February 2027. An exciting opportunity is currently available for someone with great writing and analytical skills who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a small and supportive team. This Policy Coordinator role is located within the People and Executive Services (PES) Secretariat, reporting to the Strategic Advisor and directly supporting the Deputy Secretary to coordinate incoming and outgoing work on policies, programs, submissions, and initiatives within PES' areas of accountability. PES provides direct services centrally and to government schools in relation to legal matters, OHS and employee wellbeing, communications and media, staff performance and conduct, sexual harm response, school operational policy, privacy, and records. PES also provides a strong assurance function that covers school compliance with child safety and minimum standards for registration, workplace safety, a robust internal audit program, and freedom of information, fraud, corruption, investigations, and integrity services, and provides corporate services in human resources, diversity and inclusion, environmental sustainability and executive and ministerial services including Cabinet and parliament. Therefore, this role would suit a person starting out in their career with qualifications or experience in legal, compliance, regulatory, safety, assurance, communications, public administration, or workplace relations, and is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the great work undertaken across all parts of PES, whilst also providing a unique opportunity to see the Department of Education more broadly. Within the small and supportive team, the Policy Coordinator supports the Strategic Advisor with: * reviewing and editing briefs, correspondence, Cabinet briefs and submissions, draft emails and advice, presentations and committee papers * monitoring and advising on incoming matters and helping to draft and progress responses and advice * supporting the Deputy Secretary's attendance at internal, stakeholder and interdepartmental meetings by providing and coordinating advice and speaking notes * supporting the planning of the annual all PES staff forum * working with the PES Executive Directors and Directors on their budgets, risks and business plans * assisting to progress tasks to meet deadlines by liaising with colleagues and other stakeholders * maintaining and improving systems and processes to track office workflows to deliver products on time (often within tight timeframes) * supporting and advising staff in PES with how to coordinate and progress work through the Deputy Secretary, Secretary and Ministers. The role also offers the opportunity to work on priority projects, and there is flexibility to tailor the role to suit particular areas of interest. For more details regarding this position please see attached the position description or contact Carissa Greenough at carissa.greenough@education.vic.gov.au or at 7022 2359. Applicants requiring adjustments may seek assistance from the nominated contact person as per the details above. Please note the department utilises generic position descriptions - this position is aligned to the role of Senior Advisor whilst retaining the title of Policy Coordinator. 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. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. Applications close 11.59pm on Friday 23 January 2026.