Urgent Senior Implementation Officer

The Senior Implementation Officer supports regional school improvement by coordinating and driving the implementation of key initiatives across schools. Working closely with regional leaders and central office, the role provides project, stakeholder, and coordination support to ensure effective delivery of improvement programs. This includes managing communication channels, leading discrete projects, preparing workshop materials, and supporting recruitment for school improvement teams.

About the Role

The purpose of the Senior Implementation Officer role is to support regional school improvement leadership teams to coordinate the implementation of school improvement initiatives within the region. As part of this role, the Senior Implementation Officer will liaise with manager within the School Performance Division as well as central office program areas to facilitate communication and responses to progress the work of school improvement initiatives.

The Senior Implementation Officer will work flexibly across school improvement initiatives in the region, providing a combination of project, stakeholder and coordination support. Under the leadership of the region's Executive Director, School Performance, the Senior Implementation Officer will also be required to lead discrete projects in the School Improvement Division.

Key Responsibilities

- Supporting the work of the Executive Director, School Performance and regional school improvement executives with coordinating the delivery of school improvement resources into schools

- Supporting multi-disciplinary teams in the region with the coherent implementation and coordination of school improvement initiatives

- Acting as a contact point between the region and central office program areas

- Supporting the Executive Director, School Performance to lead project and support workshops through preparation of materials, and the coordination of area information and analysis

- Providing project support to recruit school improvement staff in the region

Work type

- Fixed Term - Full Time: Up to 08/01/2027

Location

Mildura, Swan Hill, Bendigo, Coburg or Greensborough.

Attributes

The successful applicant will demonstrate flexibility and a high level of initiative. They will have strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, and will have the opportunity to create new and improved processes, working collaboratively with other members of the team.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Experience in the delivery of programs within the public service is preferred.

How to Apply

Please submit an up-to-date resume and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position and the key selection criteria.

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.

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 Ashlea Taylor – Senior Implementation Officer via ashlea.taylor@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

Applications close Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11.59pm.

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