State Programs Officer

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Melbourne is recruiting to deliver the School Sport Victoria State Championships program. The role reports to the Interschool Sport Manager and works with another role to ensure successful events.

The successful applicant will engage with internal and external stakeholders to plan facilities, schedule events, communicate and manage finances, while upholding child safe and behavioural standards across competitions.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor degree in Education, Sports Management/Administration or related is desired.
• Previous experience in sports administration or school sport is desired.
• The Department values diversity and inclusion and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work within the School Sport Victoria interschool sport team.
• Oversee program planning and budget management of State Championship competitions and events.
• Adhere to rules of competition for State Championships to support participation by schools and students.
• Respond to queries from schools and School Sport Victoria Coordinators.
• Coordinate responses to enquiries, appeals and/or complaints relating to State Championship competitions and events.
• Manage procurement and workforce coordination to support the delivery of State Championship events, such as venues, officials and first aid.
• Implement key initiatives across State Championships, including the Child Safe Officer and Positive Behaviour Rules.

Skills

Program planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Event delivery

Education

Bachelor degree in Education/Sports Management/Administration

Job description

Department of Education – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

This role will report to the Interschool Sport Manager and will plan, budget and manage the delivery the of the School Sport Victoria State Championships program.

The purpose of this role is to plan, budget and manage the delivery the of the School Sport Victoria State Championships program.

State Championships are part of the School Sport Victoria interschool sport program, offering a pathway for schools and students from local level completitions and events through to State Championships across 29 sports, for government and non-government primary and secondary schools across Victoria.

The role reports through to the Interschool Sport Manager and works alongside another role to deliver the program.

This role is to effectively deliver the School Sport Victoria State Championships program, which will include:

• working within the School Sport Victoria interschool sport team,
• overseeing program planning and budget management of School Sport Victoria State Championship competitions and events,
• adhering to rules of competition for State Championships to support participation by schools and students,
• responding to queries from schools and School Sport Victoria Coordinators,
• coordinating responses to enquiries, appeals and/or complaints relating to State Championship competitions and events,
• managing the procurement and workforce coordination to support the delivery of State Championship events, such as venues, officials and first aid, and
• implement key initiatives across State Championships, including School Sport Victoria Child Safe Officer and Positive Behaviour Rules.

The successful applicant will be required to engage extensively with internal and external stakeholders, including other School Sport Victoria staff, schools and state sporting organisations, to ensure all requirements for State Championship competitions and events are delivered. This includes coordinating the booking of facilities, event scheduling, communications and financial management.

Attributes

• A customer service focus including being able to respond to complaints and identify continuous improvements to processes and practice.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning and managing budgets alongside delivery of sporting events.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including state sporting organisations and the School Sport Victoria team.

About the Division

Statewide Programs and Tech Schools Division

Within School Education Programs and Support (SEPS), the Statewide Programs and Tech Schools Division (SPaTS) delivers policy, programs and resources to:

• help all students thrive at schools, particularly those facing financial hardship
• help teachers deliver the curriculum, both inside and outside the classroom, in ways that support student learning and wellbeing – through Tech Schools and STEM centres, School Sports Victoria, swimming programs, State Schools Spectacular, the Strategic Partnerships Program and English as an Additional Language resources
• support priority cohorts of students, including CALD and refugee students, and rural and regional students

School Sport Victoria is part of the Statewide Programs and Tech Schools Division.

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.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

A Ba chelor degree in Education, Sports Management/Administration or related is desired.
Previous experience in sports administration or school sport is desired.

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.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jeff Downes - Interschool Sport Manager via email at ***********@education.vic.gov.au

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 Wednesday, 18 Novemeber 2026