VPS4 Fixed Term - Full Time Until 30/06/2025About the DepartmentThe 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 DivisionThe Early Learning Practice and Participation (ELPAP) Division guides, supports and inspires high-quality educational practice that improves the learning and development outcomes of Victoria's young children in government-funded early learning programs.
The work of the Division is also underpinned by the central precondition of this, that all children are able to access, be included and engage in early learning.
It leads operational policy and program development to deliver high-quality, inclusive kindergarten programs and supports participation for children that experience vulnerability and disadvantage that have the most to gain from early learning.ELPAP is responsible for the delivery of professional practice supports and quality initiatives for kindergarten and Pre-Prep aligned to the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and National Quality Framework (NQF), working with the VCAA.
There is a particular focus on delivering practice quality enablers that improve workforce retention and recognition.
ELPAP leads the development and implementation of participation and inclusion supports for all children, including implementation of needs-based funding for kindergartens.
This includes working with system partners to proactively identify and connect children that might otherwise miss out on kindergarten to enroll and attend.About the RoleThe Executive Assistant will contribute to providing executive-level support and coordination to the executive leadership team, while supporting broader divisional administration in partnership with the senior leadership team.
This role involves delivering prompt, courteous, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective administration of the executive office, and wider division as required.
This includes the ability to manage upward effectively, including engaging with and supporting the Deputy Secretary's office.This role will perform a full range of secretarial and administrative support functions including:Managing the executive calendars and associated collation of supporting materials (papers, folders, briefings, etc.
)Monitoring of executive leadership team emails to identify priority items for action or distribution as appropriateMaking travel arrangementsBriefing and correspondence managementOrganising, recording, quality assuring and tracking documents in the Executive's office in line with Departmental policies and processesManaging workflow to the executives to ensure timely approvals and progression of workOther duties as directed by the executive leadership team.A strong understanding of project delivery is integral to the success of this role, which includes the ability to define tasks required to meet agreed outcomes, coordinating and guiding others in the execution of work activities, and always ensuring alignment with divisional priorities.
The Executive Assistant will require the ability to monitor progress against plans, identify potential risks, and take corrective actions when necessary to maintain the quality and timeliness of deliverables for the executive and senior leadership teams.AttributesProactive and dependableCalm under pressureEffective time managementDiscretion and confidentialityProblem-solving and decision-making skillsQualifications and ExperienceAt least 3-5 years' experience in a similar role providing high-level support to senior executives or leadership teamsHow to ApplyIf you are interested in applying, please submit your CV and a short cover letter (one to two pages) covering the key selection criteria.Further InformationFor 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 www.education.vic.gov.au.Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks such as a Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 19th January 2025.Job type:Full time / Until 30/06/2025Job classification:VPSG4Contact:
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