Project Advisor

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

State Government of Victoria, Australia is offering a full-time, fixed-term VPS4 Project Advisor role within the Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division in Melbourne. The successful candidate will provide administrative, project and contract management support for key assessment initiatives such as the Year 1 Numeracy Check and Progressive Achievement Tests in Mathematics and Reading.

The role supports the Digital Assessment Tools Unit and contributes to delivering assessment programs that

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive approach to work tasks.
• Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to monitor deliverables and manage contracts and payments.

Responsibilities

• Support project and contract management, including monitoring deliverables, maintaining records and processing invoices and payments.
• Contribute to advice to support senior executive decision making.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate activities and support timely project delivery.
• Gain key evaluation and procurement experience.
• Maintain accurate project, contract and administrative records.
• Undertake general administrative duties and other tasks as required.

Skills

Organised & proactive

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Financial administration

Communication skills

Tools

Arc Platform

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1947741

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.

About the Role

An exciting full-time, fixed-term opportunity (until 30 August 2027) is available within the Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division for a VPS4 Project Advisor.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised professional to provide administrative, project and contract management support for key assessment initiatives, including the Year 1 Numeracy Check and Progressive Achievement Tests in Mathematics and Reading.

The successful candidate will support the effective operation of the Digital Assessment Tools Unit and contribute to the delivery of assessment programs that support student learning and achievement across Victorian schools.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support project and contract management, including monitoring deliverables, maintaining records and processing invoices and payments
• Contribute to advice to support senior executive decision making
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate activities and support timely project delivery
• Gain key evaluation and procurement experience
• Maintain accurate project, contract and administrative records
• Undertake general administrative duties and other tasks as required

Attributes

We are seeking an organised, adaptable and proactive professional who demonstrates initiative, sound judgement and strong attention to detail. You will be able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, using strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working within the Victorian Public Sector or another government environment will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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.

About the Division

The Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division (CTPD) is responsible for developing and supporting schools to implement the department's teaching and learning policies and providing curriculum implementation guidance to Victorian government schools.

CTPD draws on contemporary research and practice evidence to develop evidence-based teaching and learning policy reforms, co-design and implement initiatives to support schools to deliver high-quality teaching programs. CTPD has primary responsibility for providing advice and implementation support to government schools to deliver the Victorian Curriculum.

CTPD currently has four branches:

• Teaching and LearningResources
• Curriculum and Professional Practice
• Literacy and Languages
• Mathematics, Science and Digital Learning

Across these branches, the key functions include:

• developing and communicating policies and guidance in areas such as curriculum planning, pedagogy, assessment and reporting, curriculum implementation (including languages education, Holocaust education, literacy instruction, mathematics and numeracy education), and artificial intelligence
• developing lesson plans and other classroom teaching and learning resources to support the implementation of departmental pedagogical settings and F-10 curriculum
• designing and delivering high-quality professional learning to build teachers' professional expertise in key pedagogical and curriculum areas
• developing and managing the Arc Platform and implementing high-quality teaching and learning software
• fostering student, family and community engagement through programs like the Premiers' Reading Challenge, Books in Prep Bags, and community language school

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

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 Geoff Laws - Acting Manager, Assurance via [e-mail]

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 11:59pm on 18 October 2026.