This is a Fixed Term, Full time position commencing June 2026 until 30 June 2027. About the Role The purpose of this role is to support the Priorities Unit by: drafting briefings, correspondence, and possible parliamentary questions; drafting responses to requests for information from the Minister's Office and VSBA Executive team; analysing Cabinet Submissions, reviews, and initiatives—both within the Department of Education and from other agencies—to determine their infrastructure implications; promoting and maintaining strong relationships within the VSBA and across the Department; coordinating and drafting briefings for the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC); and provide policy and coordination support for the incoming government briefing. In addition, the role requires someone who can effectively write and edit documents for all audiences, ranging from the Minister's Office to the public. The successful candidate will be someone who has: strong analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems; an eye for detail; and strong writing and editing skills. The key accountabilities for the Policy Officer are to: Draft and produce written materials including briefings, correspondence, PAEC briefs, parliamentary items and responses to Cabinet Submissions Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders All VSBA staff have a shared responsibility to meet the same service standards outlined in the VSBA Customer Service Charter. Our goal is to make every interaction with the VSBA a positive one for our customers, colleagues and key partners regardless of our individual role or team. Attributes The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of policy analysis with strong communication skills. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Desirable : considerable/demonstrated experience similar role within government 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 Dan Parker via dan.parker@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. Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 27 April 2026.
