Program Advisor

**VPS4 fixed-term opportunity until 31 December 2026 to work in a busy and high-performing team**:

- **Make a difference to students' learning and wellbeing outcomes**:

- **Support schools in their work for school improvement**

**About the Department**

The department is committed to enriching learning opportunities and giving all Victorian children and young people equitable access to a quality education.

The role of the department is to provide policy leadership, plan for the future of education in Victoria and lead key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

**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, and key programs including the Intensive Support for School Improvement (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, Networks and Collaboration and a range of other targeted programs.

**About the Role**

**The School Performance Division is seeking a skilled and self-motivated team player to join the Targeted Programs Unit to lead and support initiatives designed to improve student outcomes, with a focus on students who are high achieving and have exceptional ability, including the Student Excellence Program, a partnership with the Centre for Higher Education Studies and Victoria's four Selective Entry High Schools. The role will also support a range of school performance and improvement initiatives, with responsibilities identified based on current and emerging priority work across the Branch.

The responsibilities of the Program Advisor include, but are not limited to:

- Drafting documentation to support effective project planning and risk management
- Supporting the preparation of financial and procurement documentation, consistent with Departmental policies and procedures, and undertaking tracking as required.
- Supporting the development of guidance and resources for schools and teachers to support effective program implementation, drawing upon data, evidence and evaluations.
- Preparing briefings and correspondence related to the initiative, including effective quality assurance.
- Providing administration and communications support.

**Attributes**

The successful applicant will be a team player, contribute to a positive branch culture and have strong skills in project and program delivery, financial and data literacy, contract management/purchasing, written communication and policy.
- **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**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on Thursday 25 September.