Koorie Education Coordinator

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Location: Loddon Mallee

Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1895240

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

About the Group

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers 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, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

This role is located in the Koorie Education Division, Mallee Area, North Western Victoria Region. The Koorie Education Division was established to strengthen outcomes for Koorie (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander) learners through culturally grounded, regionally based leadership and support. It aligns with Marrung: Aboriginal Education Plan 2016-2026, under Victoria's broader framework for First Peoples' education.

About the Role

This position is classified at the VPS Grade 5.2.

This position plays a key role in the coordination and provision of support to the regional Koorie Education Workforce and multi-disciplinary Area teams within the Region. The occupant of the position will have a high-level understanding of the current education and early childhood development reform agenda, particularly as it relates to Koorie children, young people and the broader Koorie community. The Koorie Education Coordinator will be an active member of the multidisciplinary Area team and is required to develop strong relationships with the regional Koorie Education Manager; schools, early years' service providers, central and local consultative groups, other community and government agencies and stakeholders.

Attributes

- Strong cultural knowledge and awareness.

- Relationship building and stakeholder management.

- Advocacy and student support.

- Educational leadership and knowledge.

- Strong communication skill and professionalism.

Qualifications and Experience

- Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification in a related discipline.

- Desirable: Evidence of previous experience in working in a similar role.

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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How to Apply

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter (up to 2 pages max) addressing the key selection criteria as outlined on the position description.

Please note applications without a resume or cover letter addressing the key selection criteria will not be considered.

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 Craig Leary – Koorie Education Manager, 0459 880 590 or craig.leary@education.vic.gov.au.

Applications close Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 11.59pm

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