Program Manager
1 day ago
**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**
School Performance Division is responsible for frameworks and programs to build the performance of government schools.
The School Performance Division has two branches:
- **The School Performance Branch** leads statewide coordination of frameworks and initiatives for improving the performance of government schools. This includes overseeing the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes 2.0 and associated processes including School Strategic Plans, Annual Implementation Plans and School Annual Reporting, school reviews, school networks and key programs including the Intensive School Support (ISS) initiative.
- **The Priority Programs Branch** leads initiatives targeted to priority initiatives that support improved school performance. This includes the Tutor Learning Initiative, Middle Years Literacy and Numeracy Support, the Student Excellence Program, Professional Learning Communities and a range of other targeted programs.
**About the Role**
- **Make a difference to students' learning and wellbeing outcomes**:
- **Support school networks in their work for school improvement**
The School Performance Division is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Manager to lead the School Networks and Collaboration Unit. The unit will support and coordinate policy and frameworks for the operation of School Networks and Area Principal Forums across Victoria's government school system to support improved student outcomes as per the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes 2.0. The unit will from time-to-time support delivery of related initiatives, with responsibilities identified based on current and emerging priority work across the Branch.
The responsibilities of the Manager include, but are not limited to:
- Leading a team, including recruitment, performance management, staff development and direction setting.
- Driving implementation and monitoring delivery, including effective project planning and identifying emerging risks and opportunities.
- Overseeing the program budget, including monitoring actual spend, update forecasting as required, and undertaking procurement consistent with Departmental policies and procedures.
- Responsibility for the development of guidance and resources to support implementation, drawing upon data, evidence and evaluations.
- Leading briefings and correspondence, including effective quality assurance.
**Attributes**
The successful applicant will use their strong skills in people management, project management and financial management. They will demonstrate a high level of data literacy and written communication.
- **a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria**:
- **a current resume**
**Desirable**Qualifications and Experience**
A relevant tertiary qualification. Experience in delivery of programs within the public service preferred.
**Further Information**
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
**Applications close** 11:59pm on 18 June 2025
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