ABOUT THE ROLE

Career Start is a structured development program which improves the experience of graduate teachers as they are inducted into the profession. Career Start provides a range of supports to graduate teachers and their mentors to accelerate the development of graduate teachers’ professional practice, support their wellbeing, and increase retention.
The Senior Program Advisor is responsible for the strategic development and delivery of projects which enable the effective implementation of the program and may involve the management of other officers. Multiple roles until 31 December 2026 are available which may involve work across Workforce Policy and Strategy Division (WPSD). Key responsibilities can include: leading project planning, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement; policy development and provision of strategic advice; stakeholder engagement; leading communications work; management and monitoring of program budget and financials; managing procurement and contract management processes.
You will be working within WPSD which brings together workforce strategy, policy and data analytics to lead a strategic approach to the management and development of Victoria’s school workforce. The division has a welcoming, supportive and high-performing culture.