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 Inclusive Education Division The Inclusive Education Division (IncED) has a central role in achieving the Education State Agenda by ensuring that all students will have access to the same quality education, regardless of their background or circumstance. This is reflective of our ambition to ensure students with disability and additional needs are engaged and active learners and are provided with the skills, knowledge and attributes they need to succeed in work and life. Specifically the purpose of the Division is to: Lead the Department's efforts to implement policy and programs and enhance service delivery to improve educational and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people with disability and additional needs. Focus on how the education system can better support children and young people with disability. This includes implementation of inclusive education reforms and oversight of the Government's $1.6 billion Disability Inclusion reform. Work across the Department and other government departments and agencies to develop and lead policy and initiatives to maximise the access, participation supported transition and achievement of children and young people with disability and additional needs. Build the capability of regional and school-based staff to improve inclusive education frameworks, interventions and practices within regions, schools and early childhood settings. This includes Student Support Services, behaviour, trauma and mental health. Insert paragraph with details on Division/Branch About the Branch Inclusive Education Professional Practice Branch. The Inclusive Education Professional Practice (IEPP) Branch builds the capability of regional and school-based staff to implement improved inclusive education frameworks, interventions and practices by: Focusing direction on the development of an organisational culture that establishes and sustains a consistent and supportive school environment for all students Cultivating collaboration to inform, develop and support inclusive education practices that recognise the unique characteristics of Victoria's education system and meet local demands Providing a practical model of tiered intervention support where leaders and education professionals can identify the capability required to build a learner's cognitive, emotional and social capabilities Deepening professional learning to build teacher knowledge, capabilities and attitudes to improve the educational outcomes for all students. About the Role This role suits a practical, organised professional who can manage projects end-to-end, work with stakeholders, and produce clear, high-quality government documentation. The position will contribute to the delivery of a number of large-scale student behaviour support initiatives, including School-wide Positive Behaviour Support and Positive Classroom Management Strategies. The Senior Project Advisor will lead the project planning, implementation design and monitor program activities to ensure consistent and effective rollout across schools. You will work closely with internal teams, regional staff and external partners to design implementation approaches, track progress, resolve delivery issues and maintain alignment with policy and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks and reporting requirements Support implementation design and coordinate rollout activities across multiple initiatives Prepare strategic communications and messaging that supports program delivery and stakeholder understanding Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, regional staff and external partners Identify operational issues and provide practical solutions to maintain progress Monitor delivery milestones and provide regular updates to leadership Draft high-quality briefings, reports and correspondence aligned with government writing standards Contribute to branch priorities and other tasks as required About You You are a collaborative and solutions-focused professional who can manage competing priorities and work confidently across complex environments. You demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, respond quickly to emerging issues and maintain alignment with project objectives. You bring experience in project and program management, implementation planning and stakeholder engagement, along with the ability to develop and adapt processes to support effective delivery. You communicate clearly and concisely, and can translate complex information into accessible material for government and operational audiences. We are looking for someone who is organised, solutions-focused and comfortable working in a collaborative environment, with strong project management capability and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and succinctly. Desirable Qualifications and Experience A Bachelor degree in a relevant field is desirable. Proven experience in a senior project advisory or similar role, ideally within the public sector or education system. Demonstrated skills in strategic communications, project delivery, government writing, and high-level evaluation processes. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement abilities. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement. 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 Tania Last on tania.last@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 for this role close on Friday 27th March 2026.
