Strategic Policy Advisor

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeePolicy Full time $100,000 - $120,000
Job Title: Strategic Program Manager

The Department of Education is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Program Manager to lead the delivery of departmental programs and initiatives.

About the Role

This position will involve providing policy and strategic support throughout the program lifecycle, including the development of advice regarding policy and program reforms that support the participation of children in kindergarten.

  • Provide policy advice and project support relating to kindergarten participation and the inclusion of children with additional needs.
  • Formulate and communicate policy options using a clear narrative that reaches senior decision makers.
  • Work collaboratively to lead project and contract management of interdependent streams of work that form part of broader research projects.

Candidates will demonstrate great skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, as well as their capacity for collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating genuine relationships.

Key Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, the incumbent will require the ability to:

  • Contribute to a positive team culture and deliverables while working in a complex and dynamic policy environment.
  • Support and participate in whole-of-Victorian Government and interjurisdictional activities, including preparation of meeting briefs, analysis of papers and preparation of meeting advice and briefing of team manager and Exec as required.
  • Enable the execution of stakeholder management activities and the building of good internal and external relationships to influence policy direction and support team objectives.

Candidates must have experience in ensuring evidence, data and insights are embedded into policy design and program delivery, across strategic reform and delivery improvements. They must also have experience in planning and preparing a range of written and verbal communication materials for a process of internal engagement to support the policy and project development process.

About the Department

The Department of Education supports Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives 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.

The Early Learning Practice and Participation (ELPAP) Division guides, supports and inspires high quality educational practice that improves the learning and development outcomes of Victoria's young children in government funded early learning programs.

The work of the Division is also underpinned by the central precondition of this, that all children can access, be included and engage in early learning.

The Division leads operational policy and program development to deliver high quality, inclusive kindergarten programs and supports participation for children that experience vulnerability and disadvantage that have the most to gain from early learning.

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