Executive Support Officer

About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

About the Division

The Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division (CTPD) works collaboratively across the department, with schools, and with stakeholders to co-design and implement initiatives that support schools to deliver high-quality curriculum and teaching programs. CTPD has primary responsibility for the provision of advice and implementation support to government schools to deliver the Victorian Curriculum. Drawing on contemporary research and practice evidence, CPTD's work contributes to ongoing improvements in student outcomes by flexibly responding to student needs and aspirations, as well as those of school communities.

CTPD has three branches: Literacy, Languages, the Arts and Humanities; Numeracy, STEM and Digital Learning; and Teaching and Learning. Across these branches, key functions include:

• providing policies and guidance in areas such as assessment and reporting, languages education, Holocaust education, literacy instruction, mathematics and numeracy education, and artificial intelligence
• developing lesson plans, toolkits and other teaching and learning resources for classroom use
• designing and delivering high-quality professional learning in key curriculum areas
• developing and managing the Arc Platform and implementing high-quality teaching and learning software
• fostering student, family and community engagement through programs like the Premiers' Reading Challenge, Books in Prep Bags, and community language schools.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division as an Executive Support Officer, providing high-level administrative and program support to the Executive Director and contributing to the effective operation of the Division.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage the Executive Director's diary and inbox, including scheduling meetings, booking meeting rooms and video conferencing facilities, and preparing meeting papers.
• Support the coordination and tracking of incoming and outgoing briefings and correspondence.
• Deliver high-quality administrative support across a range of local corporate service functions.
• Liaise effectively with the Office of the Assistant Deputy Secretary and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships and contribute to a collaborative and values-driven workplace culture.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Executive Director.

Key Attributes

The role requires someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. You will be a collaborative team member who works effectively across the Division and the broader Department.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

Previous experience in executive support and program administration is essential.

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.

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For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Geoff Laws - Senior Project Officer via [email protected].

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 06-JUL-2025.