Program Officer

4 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full time

**_This is an ongoing Full Time position commencing September 2025._**

**About the Department of Education's Restorative Engagement and School Support Branch**

The Restorative Engagement and School Support (RESS) Branch is responsible for supporting Victorian government schools and the department respond to current and historical incidents of child sexual abuse by an adult working in a Victorian government school. The Branch has two units:

- The Sexual Harm Response unit which supports schools and other areas of the department respond to allegations and charges of child sexual abuse by an adult working in a Victorian government school, with a focus on child safety and wellbeing
- The Restorative Engagement, Information and Support unit, which is responsible for implementing a number of reforms to strengthen supports for victim survivors of historical child sexual abuse in Victorian government schools including management of an online hub and telephone service, establishing a restorative engagement program, publishing and maintaining a policy on memorials in schools, and supporting the Victorian government's public apology to be delivered in Parliament for victim survivors of child sexual abuse in government schools.

The Branch manages a variety of functions to support its two work units including the department's counselling assistance payments for current and former students who have experienced child sexual abuse by an adult working in a government school, and reporting and governance for the implementation of recommendations made by a recent Board of Inquiry into historical child sexual abuse in certain Victorian government schools.

**About the Role**

The Program Officer will play a critical role supporting the RESS Branch with program and project delivery including providing administrative and operational support, records management and reporting support, budget and invoicing support, and other general business, program and project support.

The role requires demonstrated experience using multiple information technology platforms, attention to detail, excellent organisation skills and strong written and verbal communication skills. Given the highly sensitive nature of the Branch's work, empathy, resilience, confidentiality and self-awareness are all particularly important traits to bring to the role.

The Program Officer will work flexibly across the Branch based on capacity and demand, and may also be required to support the work of the broader Operational Policy, School Engagement and Compliance Division on request.

**Desirable**Qualifications and Experience**

Demonstrated knowledge of various Microsoft software, SharePoint, and similar platforms.

Project and administrative experience would be desirable.

**Further Information**

A position description outlining the general role, capabilities and key selection requirements for this VPS grade is attached.

For further information or questions about this role, please contact Emily Brott, Senior Manager, Restorative Engagement and School Support branch on:

- Mobile: 0402 439 431 or

**How to Apply**

**Applications close** 11:59pm on Monday 21 July 2025.**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

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