Program Manager
2 days ago
Fixed Term full time role until 31-Dec-2026
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 Role
Career Start is a structured development program which improves the experience of graduate teachers as they are inducted into the profession. Career Start provides a range of supports to graduate teachers and their mentors to accelerate the development of graduate teachers' professional practice, support their wellbeing, and increase retention.
The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful development and delivery of the program. This is a fixed term role until 31 December 2026. Key responsibilities include: provision of strategic policy advice and analysis to influence program development; implementing efficient and effective program management approaches; maintaining strong governance and reporting; overseeing robust procurement and contract management processes; collaboration with regions to achieve policy and implementation fidelity and build consistency across regions, while allowing for adaptation to local contexts; overseeing strong monitoring and evaluation processes.
About the Division
You will be working within Workforce Policy and Strategy Division which brings together workforce strategy, policy and data analytics to lead a strategic approach to the management and development of Victoria's school workforce. The division has a welcoming, supportive and high-performing culture.
How to Apply
Please include in your application a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.
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 Bree Saunders via
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 15-Sep-2025
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