Head of Assessment Policy & Implementation

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Manager for Assessment Policy & Implementation to lead the Assessment Division’s policy and implementation work for high-stakes examinations, including NAPLAN and VCE. You will oversee the end-to-end assessment lifecycle, policy development, and data reporting while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills within a public-sector

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing team to deliver high-quality services, while overseeing significant budget, resourcing and people management responsibilities.
• Drive and sustain a positive organisational culture by modelling behaviours aligned with the VCAA's vision and VPS values, and promoting a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
• Build and maintain respectful, collaborative and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Provide leadership in a dynamic environment by responding flexibly to shifting priorities, managing pressure effectively and ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Provide authoritative analysis and expert advice to support evidence-based decision-making for VCAA management, the Board, staff and external stakeholders; resolve complex issues through consultation, negotiation and sound judgement; communicate and manage highly complex, contentious or sensitive matters; drive continuous improvement by adopting new techniques and service delivery approaches.
• Represent the organisation in national and international forums, including supporting Victorian participation in sample assessments and liaising with schools, sector bodies and external contractors.

Job description

Department of Education Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Manager for Assessment Policy & Implementation to lead the Assessment Division’s policy and implementation work for high-stakes examinations, including NAPLAN and VCE. You will oversee the end-to-end assessment lifecycle, policy development, and data reporting while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills within a public-sector