School Improvement Project Support Officer

Department of Education; Victoria; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Education is recruiting for a School Improvement Project Support Officer (SIPSO) in the Ovens Murray Area, North East Victoria. The role is 0.4FTE (2 days per week) and fixed term until 14/01/2028, providing essential administrative services across the Area under the Area Executive Director.

Key duties include facilities management, records management with SharePoint & Teams, procurement, reception and event support, inbox triage and program administration, working

Qualifications

• Ability to plan, organise and manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Strong relationship-building and communication across teams.
• Proactive, accountable and able to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Leading office/facilities management support.
• Records management, including administration of Area SharePoint & Teams sites.
• Procurement, including hospitality, travel, office supplies and invoice processing.
• General administration support including reception, meeting and event coordination.
• Management and triaging of Area inbox.
• Program administration support.

Skills

Planning

Organisation

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Initiative

Verbal and written communication

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

The purpose of the School Improvement Project Support Officer (SIPSO) role is to provide administrative services to Area staff. The SIPSO role, under the direction of the Area Executive Director, will work closely with other staff performing administrative functions and in liaison with the Area Administration team to ensure required supports are provided across the Area.The role is critical to the effective operations of the Area. The role is 0.4FTE (2 days/week) and fixed term until 14/01/2028

About the Department

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 Group

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

This role is located in the Area Directorate, Ovens Murray Area, North East Victoria Region, SRS.

About the Role

The role is 0.4FTE (2 days/week) and fixed term until 14/01/2028

The purpose of the School Improvement Project Support Officer (SIPSO) role is to provide administrative services to Area staff. The SIPSO role, under the direction of the Area Executive Director, will work closely with other staff performing administrative functions and in liaison with the Area Administration team to ensure required supports are provided across the Area.

The role is critical to the effective operations of the Area. It will involve periods of sustained independent work, as well as frequent and varied contact with Department employees and members of the community. The role demands flexibility and the ability to work in a highly collaborative and supportive way with all other staff. The SIPSO will demonstrate discretion, integrity and initiative in the performance of their tasks, which include:

• Leading the support for office/facilities management.
• Records management, including administration of Area Sharepoint & Teams sites.
• Procurement, including hospitality, travel, office supplies and general invoice processing.
• General administration support including reception, meeting and event coordination.
• Management and triaging of Area inbox.
• Program administration support.

Attributes

The role requires the following capabilities:

• Planning, organisation and attention to detail
• Relationship building
• Initiative and accountability and self management
• Verbal and written communication

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 Bernie Boulton – Ovens Murray Area Executive Director via 0429 539 421 or [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 19th November 2026

Applications close Thursday 19 November 2026 at 11.59pm