Head of Assessment Policy & Implementation

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) in East Melbourne is seeking a Manager to lead the Assessment Policy & Implementation Unit. The role is full-time with flexible work conditions and a salary ranging from AU$142,790 to AU$191,084 plus 12% super.

The position oversees the end-to-end assessment lifecycle, data reporting, and policy implementation, working across teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing team to deliver high-quality services, with budget, resourcing and people management responsibilities.
• Drive and sustain a positive organisational culture by modelling behaviours aligned with the 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.
• Drive continuous improvement by responding innovatively to emerging strategic issues affecting the operating environment, and ensuring work aligns with relevant legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to strategic planning and be accountable for achieving established objectives, including the development and management of business plans.
• Lead a client focused function that anticipates and responds to the data and reporting needs of the organisation.
• Lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders to support understanding and utilisation of relevant organisational products, outputs and services that provide data or report information.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiencies of processes and quality of provision of data and reporting to meet stakeholder needs by leading the adoption of new techniques, technologies 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.
• This role may require work outside standard business hours during peak operational periods to meet business requirements.

Job description

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) in East Melbourne is seeking a Manager to lead the Assessment Policy & Implementation Unit. The role is full-time with flexible work conditions and a salary ranging from AU$142,790 to AU$191,084 plus 12% super.

The position oversees the end-to-end assessment lifecycle, data reporting, and policy implementation, working across teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.