Salary range: $92,600 – $105,064 plus statutory super Join the Executive Branch at the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) – a forward‑thinking regulator committed to upholding teaching standards and safeguarding children and young people. The Executive Support Officer is a pivotal role within the office of the CEO, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of executive functions. This role is central to ensuring the smooth running of executive operations, managing priorities, coordinating critical activities, and delivering high quality documentation to support strategic decision making. About the role We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Support Officer to provide high level executive, administrative, and office coordination support to the CEO, and members of the Executive Leadership team. You will play a key role in enabling organisational effectiveness through the coordination of workflows, preparation of high-quality documentation, delivery of timely, accurate and well researched information to support decision making. You will operate in a fast-paced, high trust environment where discretion, initiative and attention to detail are key. This role will require you to: - Manage complex calendars, meetings and executive workflows - Prepare and coordinate high quality briefings, reports and governance papers. - Liaise with senior stakeholders and ensure seamless communication - Track priorities, monitor deadlines, and support key projects and events - Maintain accurate records and identify opportunities to improve processes. About you You are a highly capable and experienced executive support professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You bring strong sense of accountability, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to anticipate needs and manage competing priorities. You are known for your attention to detail, ability to build strong relationships, and confidence in dealing with senior stakeholders. You will bring: - Proven experience supporting senior executives in complex environments. - Excellent communication and document preparation skills - Strong organisation, prioritization and stakeholder management capability - High level of professionalism, prioritization, initiative and confidentiality - The ability to work both independently and as part of a team - A commitment to VIT's purpose and child‑safety principles How to apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria in the position description. To discuss this role further, contact Darcy Connors, Senior Executive Officer, Executive Branch, on 03 8601 6203 or darcy.connors@vit.vic.edu.au. Recruitment and selection process Our recruitment process is guided by public sector employment principles: merit‑based, fair, objective and equitable. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to undertake assessments or pre‑employment screening, including a nationally coordinated criminal history check. VIT is committed to a safe working environment. All employees must comply with VIT's vaccination policy. Applications close: 11:59pm Tuesday 28th April 2026