This is a Full Time Fixed Term position until 5 November 2026.

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

About the Group

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

This role is located in the Planning & Implementation Unit, Mallee Area, North West Victoria Region, SRS. The Planning & Implementation Unit oversee all admin functions, facility management and fleet management across the Mallee Area offices.

About the Role

The Administration Support Officer will be based from the Swan Hill office and assist with administrative tasks of the Mallee Area office located in Mildura to ensure smooth operation. This role involves a range of administrative tasks and requires an applied level of attention to detail, organisation, and commitment to excellence, in service delivery.

Attributes

The role requires the following capabilities:

• Planning, organisation and attention to detail
• Relationship building
• Initiative and accountability
• Verbal and written communication

The role could be worked on a part-time basis including school friendly hours.

How to Apply

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter (up to 2 pages max) addressing the key selection criteria as outlined on the position description.

Please note applications without a resume or cover letter addressing the key selection criteria will not be considered.

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 Will Trimble Planning and Implementation Manager, Mallee via [email protected] or 0457 058 330.

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 Thursday 17 April 2025.