About the Role The Disability Inclusion Senior Implementation Advisor will be part of the Regional Implementation Team who will support the implementation and delivery of Disability Inclusion across the Region. The Regional Implementation Team will work directly with Area staff and schools to guide Disability Inclusion implementation throughout the rollout of the new model. The primary responsibility of this role is to work directly with Area staff and schools to support the delivery of Disability Inclusion. In partnership with Area teams, the role will visit schools, provide direct advice on Disability Inclusion and support training of schools and broader educational workforces. The role promotes and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders and other regional and central staff to ensure consistent, high-quality practice across the region. In addition to working within an area to provide advice on embedding Disability Inclusion, the Disability Inclusion Senior Implementation Officer will be required to work collaboratively with other regional workforces to support the integration of the Disability Inclusion across the system. This is an ongoing full-time opportunity. This position can be situated in either the Greensborough, Coburg, Bendigo, Mildura or Swan Hill office. Travel for the purpose of meetings and the delivery of professional learning and support to area and school staff is an expectation of this position. Attributes To be successful in this role, you will be motivated and committed to supporting the implementation of Disability Inclusion across the region by translating policy into practical, workable approaches for schools, areas and the region. You will be able to effectively build and maintain strong, authentic relationships with stakeholders and work in partnership through co-creation. You must be comfortable navigating complexity across systems and contexts, be flexible and adaptive while responding to changing priorities and new ideas. Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to coach and build capability in others to support sustained practice will be pivotal to your success. Qualifications and Experience Mandatory: Tertiary qualification in education, disability, allied health or another relevant field Desirable: Strong stakeholder management skills Experience with disability and inclusive education practices within schools The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check. About us Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offer central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support. About the Department The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. 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 Michelle Huggan via michelle.huggan@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 28 May 2026.