Languages Program 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 Languages Unit in the Curriculum Division for a fixed term full-time position until 2 April 2027.

• Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 (Plus Superannuation of 12%)
• Fixed term till 2 April 2027
• Usual hours of work: Full time
• Usual work location: East Melbourne
• Flexible work arrangements may be considered

Role purpose

Working within the VCAA's Languages Unit, the Program Manager will use their high-level expertise in languages curriculum and assessment to support the ongoing delivery of VCE Languages studies and the roll-out of languages within the Victorian Curriculum F-10 Version 2.0.

The main components of the role include but are not limited to:

• development of resources and professional learning to support teachers and schools in implementing curriculum and assessment for Languages from Levels F-12
• Engagement with key stakeholder groups
• Review of applications from providers seeking permission to deliver VCE Languages
• Contribution to auditing of school-based assessments for VCE Languages
• Contribution to curriculum review and ongoing facilitation of the national Collaborative Curriculum and Assessment Framework for Languages (CCAFL) Project
• Contribution to, or management of, special projects within the Languages Unit.

Attributes

• You have a high-level expertise in languages curriculum and assessment, ideally in both F-10 and VCE.
• You are a collaborative team player; you will make a positive contribution to the team's culture and its capacity to perform at a high level.
• You have a willingness to learn and to adapt to changing priorities and pressures.
• You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
• You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.
• Your excellent stakeholder management and communication skills will help you provide appropriate support to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• You are a highly organised and professional person, capable of managing projects with numerous contributors and stakeholders to firm deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in Languages Education
• Essential: Experience teaching Languages, ideally in both F-10 and VCE

How to apply

Your application must include your current CV and a cover letter of up to 2 pages addressing the key selection criteria and the duties of the role.

Please include the names of at least two referees.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

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Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 17th September 2025.