Strategic Lead, Program and Data Assurance

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Melbourne seeks a VPS 6 Manager, Program and Data Assurance to lead governance, risk management and data integrity across programs and operations. You will provide senior-level advice and drive complex improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes innovative approaches to strengthen assurance practices, improve service delivery, and collaboration across business areas, with strong stakeholder engagement and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in government context and governance, risk management and performance reporting.
• Desirable: program and project management or continuous improvement.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, public administration, data analytics, governance, project management or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of program and data assurance across programs and operations.
• Provide authoritative advice to senior leaders and manage complex reform initiatives.
• Embed assurance disciplines and foster a culture of innovation, accountability and improvement across divisions.

Skills

Program governance

Risk management

Data assurance

Performance reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in business, public administration, data analytics, governance, project management or related field

Job description

Department of Education Victoria in Melbourne seeks a VPS 6 Manager, Program and Data Assurance to lead governance, risk management and data integrity across programs and operations. You will provide senior-level advice and drive complex improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes innovative approaches to strengthen assurance practices, improve service delivery, and collaboration across business areas, with strong stakeholder engagement and leadership responsibilities.