School Improvement Project Support Officer

**School Improvement Project Support Officer
- Ongoing/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 Group**

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

This role is located in the Loddon Campaspe Area, North-Western Victoria Region, SRS and is based at the Bendigo regional office. The Loddon Campaspe Area leadership team comprises an Executive Director, Senior Education Improvement Leaders (SEILs) and Area Managers. Our multi-disciplinary approach harnesses the collective skills and experience of our diverse workforce to ensure that tailored and targeted support is provided to address an issue at the level of a child/student, setting or geographic area. This coordinated approach supports our services to improve outcomes for children and young people.

**About the Role**

The role provides high-quality executive and administrative support to assist in the delivery of Department of Education priorities, aims, and objectives. The role supports the Executive Director and the Loddon Campaspe Area leadership team and will work closely with other staff to ensure required supports are provided across the Area.

The role is critical to the effective operations of the Area. It will involve periods of sustained independent work, as well as frequent and varied contact with Department employees and members of the community. The role demands flexibility and the ability to work in a highly collaborative and supportive way with all other staff. The SIPSO will demonstrate discretion, integrity and initiative in the performance of their tasks, which include:

- Providing executive and administrative support
- Managing correspondence and record keeping
- HR administration and preparation of briefings
- Diary and calendar coordination
- Planning and management of area events
- Organising meetings (agendas, minutes, catering)
- Creating purchase requisitions and submission of invoices
- Organising travel for area staff
- Management of shared resources

**Attributes**

The role requires the following capabilities:

- Planning, organisation and attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Initiative and accountability and self management
- Verbal and written communication

**Qualifications and Experience**

Demonstrated experience in a similar role. A relevant qualification in Business or Administration would be highly regarded.

**How to Apply**

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on 5 November 2025