Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

at  Department of Education

Chief Executive Officer

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

• Shape the future of Victorian Education
• Make a lasting impact on the VCAA and how it operates
• Executive Remuneration - SES3

About the organisation
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory authority primarily responsible for developing high quality early learning and development frameworks, curriculum for school aged students and assessment products and services. To deliver on its learning and development and curriculum responsibilities the VCAA publishes, monitors and supports the implementation of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework Birth-8 (VEYLDF), the Victorian Curriculum Foundation to Year 10, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) including the VCE Vocational Major, the Victorian Pathways Certificate and Vocational Education and Training.
In addition, the VCAA oversees the delivery of, and conducts assessment for more than 59,000 students undertaking the VCE, including assessments of students undertaking accredited senior secondary courses. The VCAA also conducts assessments against the national standards for measuring and reporting on student performance including the National Assessment Program (NAPLAN) for more than 300,000 students.
Governed by an independent board that is responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, in addition to the Minister for Children and the Minister for Skills and TAFE, the VCAA helps support the education and training goals of the Victorian Government.
About the role
Appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Education and working closely with the Board, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a trusted adviser providing strategic leadership and vision through the ethical, effective, and efficient management of VCAA’s large and complex operations.
As CEO, you shall be providing authoritative advice and reporting to Government on curriculum and assessment development and delivery, informed by evidence-based methodologies, and on all matters related to the Authority’s statutory responsibilities and operations.
This role has significant breadth and accountability, analyzing emerging curriculum and assessment issues and trends, as well as coordinating the development of policies, guidelines and strategies to effectively support education across the VCAA’s responsibilities for the transitional stages from birth to adulthood.
About you
Key to your success in this role will be your outstanding record of leadership and management of multidisciplinary teams and working under pressure to tight schedules, a track record of building high performing specialist capability and creating a climate in which new ideas and perspectives are encouraged. While a good understanding of the education sector is preferred, demonstrated experience in successfully delivering a suite of services in a well-planned, coordinated, compliant and transparent manner is highly regarded. Additionally, the ability to negotiate with stakeholders, peers, industry bodies and other government agencies to understand views, gain cooperation, achieve influence on strategic or business priorities is essential.
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For any questions not outlined in the Candidate Information Pack and for a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Lefebvre at 0408 036 046 or Jarrod McLauchlan at 0407 808 517 at Davidson Search & Advisory who are supporting with this search and appointment process.
To apply, please follow this link to upload a brief Cover Letter and Resume. Job closes at 12noon on Wednesday 14 August.
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