Senior Advisor- Ongoing/Full Time
Senior Advisor- Ongoing/Full Time
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.
About the Division
The School Education Programs and Support Group (SEPS) has lead responsibility to shape the schooling system to provide every student with knowledge and capabilities and to ensure it fosters development and wellbeing, that equips children and young people for the changing world in which they live.
SEPS operates within a complex environment shaped by legislative requirements, government policies and stakeholder expectations, navigating competing priorities, funding and resource constraints, and accountability measures. SEPS leads a diverse range of responsibilities which include:
* leading the department's efforts to improve and reform child and learner wellbeing, health and engagement and enhance service delivery
* leading the improvement of educational and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people with disability and additional needs and building the professional capability of school and regional workforces in inclusive education practice
* ensuring that all learners have the skills to be interconnected, active and informed global citizens in a modern world
* partnering with industry and schools to encourage pathways and careers in STEM
* shaping initiatives that better engage disadvantaged or at-risk students and leading programs with this focus on vulnerable cohorts, including students with disability, EAL and new arrivals, and rural and regional students
In close collaboration and partnership with other groups in the department, statutory authorities service delivery partners, parents and families, SEPS works as a catalyst to drive improved professional practice.
About the Role
Please see attached Position Description
Attributes
This role will suit an experienced adviser who is a logical thinker and effective problem solver, with a proven track record of providing high-quality advice and support to a broad range of stakeholders.
* Demonstrated experience in providing complex advice within defined policy and procedures
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
* Strong conceptual thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution capabilities
* High-level written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise advice, briefings, and reports
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
* Experience working within a government department, a relevant tertiary qualification in education, public policy, business administration, or a related field
* Proven experience in policy development, program management, or strategic advisory roles
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 .
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Stephen Fraser, Deputy Secretary via stephen.fraser2@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.
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Applications close 24 June 2025