School Improvement Project Support Officer

Department of Education; Mildura; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in North-West Victoria Region seeks a School Improvement Project Support Officer to assist the Senior Manager and Regional Operations team with administrative tasks and operational support.

You will join a collaborative environment, handling diary management, venue procurement, and secretariat duties while supporting Early Childhood and Koorie Education Workforce. Demonstrated admin skills and strong communication are desirable.

Qualifications

• have demonstrated administrative skills or experience supporting an operational team.
• be an empathetic and effective communicator.
• have strong written communication skills.
• have strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with Diary Management.
• Procurement of venues and travel for regional events
• Secretariat functions
• Being part of the dynamic Regional Operations administration team
• supporting Early Childhood and Koorie Education Workforce.

Skills

Diary management

Procurement

Secretariat functions

Communication

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Improvement Project Support Officer

The purpose of the role of the Administration Officer is to provide high quality administrative support to the Senior Manager, Regional Operations Division, Executive Director Early Childhood and Early Childhood Quality, Participation and Access Manager to assist in the delivery of the Department of Education's priorities and objectives.

It is recognised that the role is critical to the effective operations of the department. The role involves periods of sustained independent work, as well as frequent and varied contact with department employees. The role demands flexibility and the ability to work in a highly collaborative and supportive way with all other staff. The officer will demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, integrity and initiative in the performance of their tasks

An exciting opportunity exists within the North-Western Victoria Region as the School Improvement Program Support Officer within the Regional Operations team.

About this role:

This position supports the Senior Manager, Regional Operations and Early Childhood Quality, Participation and Access Manager in North-West Victoria Region with responsibilities including:

• Assisting with Diary Management.
• Procurement of venues and travel for regional events
• Secretariat functions
• Being part of the dynamic Regional Operations administration team
• supporting Early Childhood and Koorie Education Workforce.

While no specific qualification is required, to be effective in the role you need to:

• have demonstrated administrative skills or experience supporting an operational team
• be an empathetic and effective communicator
• have strong written communication skills
• have strong IT skills.

You’ll be supported by positive and supportive team and gain exposure to a broad range of work.

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.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Hayley Rose– Senior Manager, Regional Operations and Support via***********@education.vic.gov.au/[phone].

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Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026.