Senior Program Advisor

Department-of-Education-1; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Victoria is seeking a Senior Program Advisor for the Career Start team in Melbourne. You will lead professional learning design, systems development and evaluation to improve early career teacher induction and support.

The role requires collaboration with regional teams, budget oversight and governance to ensure high-quality program delivery. You will report to the Manager of the Career Start Policy and Implementation team and may guide other team members to

Qualifications

• Experience in professional learning design, development and facilitation.
• Experience with policy development and implementation in education.
• Ability to manage projects, budgets and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead on key aspects of program implementation for Career Start.
• Collaborate with regional teams to address complex workforce challenges.
• Manage program budgets and governance while delivering quality work.

Skills

Professional learning design

Project management

CRM systems

Policy implementation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the DepartmentThe 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 DivisionWorkforce Policy and Strategy (WPS) Division, in Schools Workforce Group, brings together workforce strategy, policy and data analytics to lead a strategic approach to the management and development of Victoria's school education workforce by:Providing the Department of Education with a centralised strategic policy capability, with expertise in workforce issues.Supporting project management and monitoring the delivery of teacher supply programs and initiatives.Maintaining departmental expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis of the school-based workforces to support investment, quality improvement, and regional/system-level workforce management decisions.WPSD is a strategic policy and program delivery division within the Department of Education. The division sets the direction for the department's approach to teacher preparation, attraction, development and retention. The division delivers a number of key workforce initiatives supporting pre-service and early career teachers, and collaborates with colleagues across the wider department to support the translation of policy to implementation. The division has growing expertise in the broader, non-teaching schools workforce.About the RoleCareer Start is the department's induction program for early career teachers. As a Senior Program Advisor in the Career Start team, you will lead on a key aspect of program implementation such as professional learning design, systems development or policy, evaluation and continuous improvement. You will work in partnership with the regional implementation team, taking a collaborative approach to understanding and addressing complex challenges. You will manage program budgets and ensure appropriate governance.You will report to the Manager of the Career Start Policy and Implementation team and as a senior member of the team you may manage other team members and will develop and guide other team members to produce quality work.WPSD is a motivated, high performing division. You will work with intellectually curious colleagues who are committed to the ongoing improvement of the education system. All members of the division are expected to contribute to sustaining and improving a collaborative, supportive culture and inclusive environment.Applicants with experience with one or more of the following are strongly encouraged to apply:professional learning design, development and facilitation,teaching and learning,project management,customer relationship management systems (CRMs),procurement and contract management,monitoring and evaluation,policy and implementationFurther InformationFor 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 pageApplicants 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 Caryn Whitfort via [e-mail] 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.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 30th October, 2026.