Senior Project Officer- Fixed Term/ Full Time until 31 December 2026. 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. About the Division The Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division (CTPD) is responsible for developing and supporting schools to implement the department's teaching and learning policies and providing curriculum implementation guidance to Victorian government schools. CTPD draws on contemporary research and practice evidence to develop evidence-based teaching and learning policy reforms, co-design and implement initiatives to support schools to deliver high-quality teaching programs. CTPD has primary responsibility for providing advice and implementation support to government schools to deliver the Victorian Curriculum. CTPD has four branches: Teaching and Learning Victorian Lesson Plans Literacy, Languages, the Arts and Humanities Numeracy, STEM and Digital Learning Across these branches, the key functions include: Developing and communicating policies and guidance in areas such as curriculum planning, pedagogy, assessment and reporting, curriculum implementation (including languages education, Holocaust education, literacy instruction, mathematics and numeracy education), and artificial intelligence. Developing lesson plans and other classroom teaching and learning resources to support the implementation of departmental pedagogical settings and F-10 curriculum. Designing and delivering high-quality professional learning to build teachers' professional expertise in key pedagogical and curriculum areas. Developing and implementing evidence-based policies, guidance, resources and professional learning on Lesson plans and key resources to support curriculum and teaching. Developing and managing the Arc platform and implementing high-quality teaching and learning software. About the Role The Senior Project Officer contributes to the effective coordination and delivery of divisional priorities, projects, and governance processes. The role supports the achievement of high-quality outcomes and fosters productive collaboration across internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities Coordinate business planning, governance, and assurance processes to support divisional and departmental objectives. Support divisional branches in planning and delivering government initiatives and strategic projects. Provide project management support, including monitoring progress, risks, and reporting using Microsoft Planner and related tools. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including ADS and DS offices, to progress divisional workflows and priorities. Provide secretariat support for divisional meetings Provide advice and administrative support to managers on workforce processes, including recruitment and workforce planning. Desirable qualifications and experience This is a full-time, fixed term opportunity until 31 December 2026. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. 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. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Tim Wilson via tim.wilson@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. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close: 17 November 2025
