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.

ATTRIBUTES

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Translate strategic direction into practical project deliverables
• Build strong relationships and manage stakeholder needs and expectations
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally
• Work independently and in a team, applying initiative and problem-solving skills
• Navigate ambiguity and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate curiosity and a strong commitment to learning and improvement.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and experience in relevant field, including experience in project delivery.

• Representing enrolment policy and processes in the roll out of digital platforms for schools and families, including to support system refinements.
• Leading the development and delivery of project plans, workstreams and implementation approaches to support system-wide change.
• Collaborating with regional, central and other stakeholders to facilitate practical implementation of policy and process.
• Managing project timelines and risks, and providing regular advice and reporting to executive sponsors.
• Leading stakeholder engagement across the Department, including preparing high-level project briefings, presentations and communications for internal and external audiences.
• Providing policy and operational advice to ensure systems reflect legislative requirements and support schools effectively.
• Preparing and reviewing communications to ensure alignment with broader departmental policies, strategies and change processes.
• Refining business processes, policy artefacts and system functionality in preparation for future phases of rollout