Program Advisor

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Victorian Government is seeking a Program Advisor to support the Pre-Service Programs team within the Workforce Policy and Programs division. The role involves collaborating with universities, TAFEs and training providers to tailor early childhood courses and support Aboriginal Pathways Scholarships programs from Melbourne’s CBD and inner suburbs.

Key duties include contract administration, data-informed program design, stakeholder relationship building, and preparing written advice and

Qualificações

• Experience engaging with stakeholders to administer contracts and partnership agreements.
• Ability to collect and analyse data to inform program design and reform.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefs, reports and presentations.

Responsabilidades

• Engaging with stakeholders to administer contracts and partnership agreements.
• Collecting data and undertaking analysis to inform program design and reform.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders including tertiary providers and regional teams to deliver on program objectives.
• Preparing advice and recommendations in the form of written communications including briefings, correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Supporting the delivery of communications activities to support uptake across the programs.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement for contract and program management.
• Contributing, supporting and leading other projects as required.
• Contributing to a collaborative and supportive team.

Conhecimentos

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Contract management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/ECE/1951556

The Program Advisor role sits within the Pre-Service Programs team in the Workforce Policy and Programs (WPP) branch of the Workforce, System and Family Supports Division. The Program Advisor will work with stakeholders including universities, TAFEs and registered training organisations to support the delivery of tailored early childhood courses, as well as support the Aboriginal Pathways Scholarships program.

The Program Advisor role sits within the Pre-Service Programs team in the Workforce Policy and Programs (WPP) branch of the Workforce, System and Family Supports Division. The Program Advisor will work with stakeholders including universities, TAFEs and registered training organisations to support the delivery of tailored early childhood courses, as well as support the Aboriginal Pathways Scholarships program.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Engaging with a range of stakeholders to administer contracts and partnership agreements
• Collecting data and undertaking analysis to inform program design and reform
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders including tertiary providers and regional teams to deliver on program objectives
• Preparing advice and recommendations in the form of written communications including briefings, correspondence, reports and presentations
• Supporting the delivery of communications activities to support uptake across the programs
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement for contract and program management
• Contributing, supporting and leading other projects as required
• Contributing to a collaborative and supportive team.

This is a full-time, ongoing position.

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

About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

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 .

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Rachel Davis ([e-mail]/03 7022 0862) or Liz Frankyn ( [e-mail] /03 7022 0832), Co-Managers, Pre-Service Programs Unit.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 03 November 2027.

Applications close Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11.59pm