Youth Programs Officer

13 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Education Full time

**Youth Programs Officer (Policy Advisor) Fixed Term/ Full Time**

**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 Division**

This role is located in the Youth Pathways and Transitions Unit, School Performance Division, South East Victoria Region (SEVR), Schools and Regional Services (SRS). The SEVR School Performance Division has a strategic role collaborating with Areas to achieve high quality school and student outcomes. The Division takes a lead role in strategy coordination, professional practice leadership and monitoring implementation for impact.

The work of the Division includes providing expert advice on regional and statewide performance priorities, as well as ensuring consistent, high-quality professional practice across the region. It includes a variety of specialised teams, including Professional Practice, Provision and Planning, Pathways and Transitions and Koorie Education.

**About the Role**

The Youth Programs Officer will report to the Manager, Youth Pathways and Transitions. This VPS4 role is for a fixed-term period until 30 June 2029. The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

- Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to support the implementation of government/departmental reform projects and policy relating to effective youth pathways and transitions.
- Work with other area teams and the regional Youth Pathways and Transitions Manager to ensure delivery of consistent, high quality support and information across the region for youth programs and partnership projects designed to ensure effective pathways and transitions for children and learners.

**Attributes**

The Youth Programs Officer role requires personal attributes such as collaboration, outcome-driven thinking, and problem solving. You will need to demonstrate proficient time management skills, be accountable, take initiative and develop strong stakeholder relationships.

**Qualifications and Experience**

Previous experience in the education or community sector, and an understanding of the Victorian education sector will be highly regarded.

**How to Apply**

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on 24 July 2025

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