The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students birth to 18 years.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Senior Secondary Certificate Reform Division fixed term full-time position until 31 December 2025.
Fixed term role in a passionate team Usual work location: East Melbourne (flexible work conditions maybe/are available) About the Division The Senior Secondary Certificate Reform Division was established to lead a generational reform agenda in response to the 2020 Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling.
These reforms collectively support all Victorian secondary students to pursue high-quality and valued vocational pathways aligned to their strengths and interests and to finish schooling with the skills and capabilities they need for success in further education, training, work, and life.
Role Purpose The Senior Policy Officer will play an important role in the implementation of new and existing policies and programs that support vocational and applied learning pathways within the Senior Secondary Certificate Reform division.
The successful candidate will work with colleagues in the VCAA and DE. Key responsibilities will include strategic policy, project planning, management and reporting, program delivery, governance, stakeholder engagement, communications.
Attributes You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance. You are a collaborative team player with a "can do" attitude. You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities. You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions. Your excellent stakeholder management and communication skills will help you steer, support and deliver successful outcomes. Experience and qualifications Experience in developing education policy is highly desirable along with knowledge and experience with Victorian Government governance processes.
How to apply Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter including a brief summary of their suitability for the position along with their CV.
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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