Provide key administrative and coordination support to the People Strategy and Operations executive team.
About the Department
The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.
About the Division
People Strategy and Operations (VPS) division focuses on continuous improvement of the systems and processes for end-to-end HR operations for corporate staff, and accommodation services, whilst also providing strategic advice and support. Specific objectives in the division's business plan cover the delivery of strategic and operational services that meet client needs, improving policies, smarter systems and better processes, and building the Division's profile within the department.
About the Role
The Business Support Officer role provides comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the People Strategy and Operations executive team ensuring effective management of both day-to-day activities and long-term projects while closely monitoring deadlines. Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating meetings and events
Preparing and managing correspondence and procurement activities
Maintaining accurate recordkeeping and relationship management
Overseeing quality assurance
Coordinating specific projects
Additionally, the role provides high-level executive support to the Directors of Workforce Strategy and Capability and People Services branches.
Capabilities
To be successful in this role, you will have a can-do attitude, possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to liaise and engage with stakeholders of various levels, and the ability to be agile in the workplace. You will have demonstrated administration and coordination skills with strong planning and organising capability.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
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.
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.
Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 25 September 2025.
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