Assistant Director

An exciting opportunity exists to join the VCE Examination Unit for a fixed term position.

• Salary: $127,567 - $170,579 (Plus Superannuation of 12%)
• Fixed term till 31/08/2026
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions may be /are available)
• Usual work location: East Melbourne

Role purpose

The Assistant Director, VCE Examinations, supports the Director, VCE Examinations and plays a critical leadership role in the delivery of high-quality VCE examinations in line with VCAA's strategic and operational goals. The role contributes to operational oversight, strategic improvement initiatives, and cross-unit collaboration to strengthen examination and assessment practices. The Assistant Director helps to ensure that examination development is consistent, timely and aligned with curriculum requirements and the broader objectives of the VCAA Strategic Plan.

The role contributes to the development and monitoring of examination processes, procedures and planning frameworks, ensuring alignment with best practice and informed by research and policy across local, national and international contexts. The role manages complex risk and issues involving our stakeholders and communication to enhance efficiencies and developments through quality, assurance and improvements.

Attributes

• Your passion for teamwork, people and project discipline will ensure you demonstrate the VPS values and lead with integrity, while supporting a safe and inclusive workplace.
• You are a highly organised and professional person, capable of managing projects with numerous contributors and stakeholders for demanding clients to firm deadlines and budget constraints.
• You possess the ability to navigate complex issues and make decisions that impact staff and stakeholders both within and beyond your immediate work area.
• Your capacity for collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success.
• You will also have the ability to manage people effectively, foster team development, and deliver tangible outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary degree in a relevant education or project management field and/or experience in public policy and system improvement.

Desirable: Experience in managing complex projects in the education field.

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

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For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Lauren Sayer 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 21 October 2025.