Policy Advisor, Enrolment Policy

Department of Education Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria is seeking a Policy Advisor to contribute to strategic enrolment policy projects across all stages of the policy cycle. The role requires building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and delivering clear, well-argued policy advice.

The position involves developing guidance, researching policy improvements, and preparing governance papers to support senior executives. Strong communication and prioritisation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and experience in relevant field, including public policy and social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert enrolment policy advice to regions, schools, and stakeholders.
• Developing and updating policy guidance, communication materials and operational resources to support schools and families with enrolments.
• Researching, analysing and contributing to improvements in enrolment policies, processes, communications and guidance.
• Preparing presentations, reports, briefings, and papers to provide clear and concise advice to senior executives.
• Supporting effective decision-making and oversight by preparing and coordinating governance papers.
• Building and managing effective stakeholder relationships to enhance awareness of enrolment policies and support reform initiatives.
• Partnering with other areas of the department to support enrolment reforms in response to emerging priorities, technology and legislative requirements.
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture through knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and peer support.

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

The 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 Division

The School Provision and Establishment Division leads strategic oversight of programs and services that have a strong interface between the Schools and Regional Services Group and the Victorian School Building Authority. The division's key functions include planning to meet Victoria's growing student population, end-to-end support for establishing new schools, meeting the compliance requirements for school registration, and ensuring equitable enrolment policies.

About the Role

The Policy Advisor will be responsible for contributing to strategic enrolment policy projects across all stages of the policy cycle, including research, analysis, consultation, policy development, review and evaluation.

The role requires the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, exercise sound judgement, and effectively manage competing priorities while working collaboratively across the department.

Core responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing expert advice to regions, schools, and stakeholders on enrolment policy and its application.


• Developing and updating policy guidance, communication materials and operational resources to support schools and families with enrolments.


• Researching, analysing and contributing to improvements in enrolment policies, processes, communications and guidance.


• Preparing presentations, reports, briefings, and papers to provide clear and concise advice to senior executives.


• Supporting effective decision-making and oversight by preparing and coordinating governance papers.


• Building and managing effective stakeholder relationships to enhance awareness of enrolment policies and support reform initiatives.


• Partnering with other areas of the department to support enrolment reforms in response to emerging priorities, technology and legislative requirements.


• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture through knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and peer support.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and experience in relevant field, including public policy and social sciences.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

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.

Applications close

11:59pm on Tuesday 13th October 2026.