Policy Advisor

3 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Education Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 6/6/2025

Organisation: Department of Education

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/20015436

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Assessment and Reporting Division in the Quality Assurance and Improvement Unit for a fixed term full-time position till 6 June 2025.
- _ Salary: $95,102 - $107,905 (Plus Superannuation of 11.5%)_
- _Fixed term till 6 June 2025_
- _Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions maybe/are available)_
- _Usual work location: East Melbourne - Hybrid_

**About the Division**

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory body under the Victorian Minister for Education, supporting both government and non-government schools. The VCAA is dedicated to delivering high-quality curriculum, assessment, and reporting for all Victorian students, from birth to 18 years.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Assessment and Reporting Division in the Quality Assurance and Improvement Unit for a fixed term full-time position till 6 June 2025.

The Quality Assurance and Improvement Unit is responsible for leading policy, procedures, and process development related to assessment and reporting. A key focus for the unit is the development of policy and reporting for VCE examinations, along with providing quality assurance advice and support.

**About the Role**

The Policy Advisor supports quality assurance development and monitoring of outcomes across the Assessment and Reporting Division at the Curriculum and Assessment Authority. They will have a particular focus on policy and procedure development for the improvement of the examinations administration process, in the context of continuous improvement.

**Attributes**

Your excellent stakeholder management and communication skills will help you steer, support and deliver successful reporting and improvement projects. You possess the ability to navigate complex issues and make decisions that impact staff and stakeholders both within and beyond your immediate work area. Your capacity for collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success.
- You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
- You are a collaborative team player with a “can do” attitude.
- You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.

**Desirable **Qualifications and Experience**
- Essential: Year 12 or equivalent
- Desirable: Tertiary qualification
- Experience in: Policy and/or project development

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on Wednesday 2nd October


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