Production Officer

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 VCE Examinations Unit for a fixed term full-time position.

• Salary: $79,122 - $87,599 (Plus Superannuation of 12%)
• Fixed term till 31/01/2026
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions may be /are available)
• Usual work location: East Melbourne

The VCE Examinations unit develops and produces all VCE written examinations, including those for the Northern Hemisphere Timetable. The unit produces alternative format examinations, examination specifications, sample examination materials and examination reports.

Role purpose

The Production Officer provides program and administrative support to Exam Development Managers, Production Coordinator and Program Officer in the development and production of VCE Examinations with a focus on materials for languages.

This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling and organising panel meetings, managing the submission of examinations, liaising with printers and recording studios, overseeing the vetting arrangements for the development of the examinations, managing the Examination Unit's inbox and incoming phone calls, supporting the Examination Development Managers in the preparation of examination documents (e.g. scanning, printing, arranging couriers) and managing the update of Languages examination files.

Attributes

• You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
• You are a collaborative team player with a "can do" attitude.
• You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• You have solid spoken and written communication skills in writing emails, letters and reports.
• You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Relevant secondary education up to and including VCE or its equivalent
• Desirable: Experience in managing administrative processes

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 Michael Spurr, Senior Project Manager 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.