The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students birth to 18 years.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Curriculum Division in the Vocational Education Unit for a fixed term position.

• Salary: $109,730 - $132,764 (Plus Superannuation of 11.5%)
• 12 month fixed term
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions maybe available)
• Usual work location: 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

Role purpose

The purpose of the Senior Program Advisor - (renewable energy) role is to participate in the core functions of the VET unit, advising on a range of programs or projects relating to the delivery and assessment of VET delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS), particularly programs with a renewable energy and engineering focus.

The position will include supporting providers to prepare for delivery of the new renewable energy certificate programs whilst supporting the delivery of existing programs.

It includes liaison with the VET sector, industry, schools, education providers, private and public sector, clean energy authorities as appropriate. It will involve presentation of professional development to teachers online and on-site.

Prior involvement in delivery and assessment of VET Certificates is essential. Experience in the areas of engineering, energy or renewables is highly regarded.

About the unit

The purpose of the VET Unit is to support the delivery and assessment of VET delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS) in Victoria. Staff liaise with the VET sector, schools, industry and education sector authorities, to support Senior Secondary providers with students undertaking VET.

The unit's role involves the ongoing monitoring, review, development, and assessment of VCE VET approved programs and implementation of all VET programs, including SBATs and ‘other VET' as part of the senior secondary certificate.

Attributes

• You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
• You are a collaborative team player with a "can do" attitude.
• You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• You have solid spoken and written communication skills in writing emails, report and making presentations
• Your excellent stakeholder management and communication skills will help you steer, support and deliver successful survey, data, reporting and improvement projects.

Experience and qualifications

Essential:

• Certificate IV in TAE (or above) and VET sector experience.
• Prior involvement in delivery and assessment of VET Certificates is essential.

Experience in:

• The areas of engineering, energy or renewables is highly regarded.
• Project management skills and ability to work independently are highly valued.
• Confident presentation and effective communication skills are required.

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 Loretta Black via (03) 91397865 or [email protected].

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.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 28 March, 2025.