Program Advisor

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Program Advisor to join the Pre-Service Programs team in the Workforce Policy and Programs branch to support tailored early childhood courses and the Aboriginal Pathways Scholarships program.

You will engage with universities, TAFEs and registered training organisations, administer contracts, analyse data to inform program design, and prepare written briefings and reports.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

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 (*************@education.vic.gov.au/03 7022 0***) or Liz Frankyn (************@education.vic.gov.au/03 7022 0***), 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.