Languages Unit Manager

The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students birth to 18 years.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Curriculum Division in the Languages Unit for a **fixed term full-time position until 2 April 2027.**
- _Salary: $134,593 - $180,115 (Plus Superannuation of 11.5%)_
- _Fixed term till 2 April 2027_
- _Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions may be available)_
- _Usual work location: East Melbourne_

**Role purpose**

The Languages Unit Manager provides high level expertise and professional leadership within the Curriculum Division and leads a small and highly expert team of Languages Program Managers. This role includes but is not limited to:

- Human resource management, including talent optimisation and retention, leading employees so they are productive, successful and fulfilled, and contributing to a positive workplace culture within the Languages Unit and broader Curriculum Division
- Liaising within and between divisions across the VCAA and DE to optimise workflow in line with the strategic plans of the VCAA as it relates to languages curriculum and assessment
- Actively embracing the VPS values, particularly integrity and leadership, to enhance organisational cohesion within the Languages Unit and the broader VCAA
- Liaising with jurisdictions nationally and external stakeholders to contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of Languages curriculum within Victoria
- Representing the VCAA in the ongoing work of the national Collaborative Curriculum and Assessment Framework for Languages (CCAFL) Project
- Managing budget and human resources associated with the Languages Unit
- Leading and contributing to the management of special projects within the Languages Unit
- Completing an allocated portion of the broader work assigned to the Languages Unit, in negotiation with the team.

The work of the Languages Unit includes but is not limited to:

- Contributing curriculum expertise to the development of VCE Languages examinations and external assessment processes for Languages
- Providing curriculum expertise and guidance in the review, development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for Languages from Foundation level to VCE.
- Project management and development of resources to support familiarisation of VCE Languages studies and the Victorian Curriculum F-10 for Languages
- Auditing school-assessed coursework for VCE Languages studies.
- Providing high-level support to stakeholders, including the development of resources and professional learning to support sectors and external stakeholders in implementing curriculum and assessment in Victoria for Languages from Foundation level to VCE.

**About the unit**

The Languages Unit is located within the Curriculum Managers' Unit, Curriculum Division, reporting to the Director of Curriculum/Executive Director of Curriculum.

As a global leader in education, the VCAA supports the teaching of over 50 languages in Victorian schools and offers 47 languages at VCE level with high-quality curriculum and assessment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to Languages education in Victoria across all school sectors.

**Attributes**

See the attached Position Description for further details.

**Experience and qualifications**

Essential: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Languages education.

Desirable: People management experience in fast-paced and changing environments

**How to apply**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages which addresses the Key Selection Criteria.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on Thursday 15 May, 2025.