Online Assessment Content Lead

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $113,022 - $136,747

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1881501

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 Assessment and Reporting Division in the Assessment Policy, Development and Practice Unit for a fixed term full-time position till 30/07/2026.

• Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 (Plus Superannuation of 12%)
• Fixed term till until 30 July 2026
• Usual hours of work: Full-time (flexible work conditions may be available)
• Usual work location: East Melbourne

About the Role

The Online Assessment Content Lead is based in the Assessment Policy, Development and Practice Unit in Assessment and Reporting Division of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).

In this role, you will manage and support the ongoing development and maintenance of content (e.g. items (questions), assessments and digital resources) for online assessment and reporting systems, including the Digital Assessment Library (DAL). You will be responsible for ensuring that online assessment content is technically of the highest quality, error free and functions appropriately on our online platform.

You will report to the Manager, Assessment Policy, Development and Practice but the role is part of a flexible team that supports the work of the Assessment Strategy, Policy and Development branch. You will be responsible for managing a small number of both permanent and casual staff and will provide a critical interface between our subject matter experts, technical operational team and external contractors/resources that support the development and delivery of assessment content.

This fixed term, full-time role is located in the CBD, Melbourne and offers flexible working arrangements consistent with VPS policy.

Your application must include your current CV and a document addressing the key selection criteria (please refer to the position description).

Attributes

To be successful in this role an attention to detail, an ability to develop and manage processes and work collaboratively is essential.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Demonstrated program/administrative experience and a relevant Bachelor Degree is required.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.

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

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Emma Rujevic – Manager, Assessment Policy, Practice and Development via or

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday 9th September 2025.

Applications close Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

26 August 2025