Education Policy & Advisory Senior Advisor

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Melbourne seeks a PAU Senior Advisor to support government schools with policy and regulatory obligations, reducing workload for school leaders by delivering accurate guidance and templates.

You will maintain PAL content, advise on school policies, and provide expert support through the Principal Advisory Service, contributing to school safety and compliance across districts.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy advisory within education is preferred.
• Ability to develop clear policy options and recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Policy and Advisory Library (PAL) with a focus on clarity and usefulness for policy owning divisions.
• Maintain and improve School Policy Templates Portal policies and documentation.
• Provide expert advice for schools on local policies and compliance with laws and VRQA guidelines.
• Provide triage support for schools through the Principal Advisory Service.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the division.

Skills

Policy design

Customer service

Stakeholder engagement

Judgment

Capability development

Public sector knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

PAL system

Job description

Department of Education in Melbourne seeks a PAU Senior Advisor to support government schools with policy and regulatory obligations, reducing workload for school leaders by delivering accurate guidance and templates.

You will maintain PAL content, advise on school policies, and provide expert support through the Principal Advisory Service, contributing to school safety and compliance across districts.