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 Examinations Branch in the VCE Examinations Unit for a fixed term full-time position.

• Salary: $121,250 - $132,764 VPS5.2 (Plus Superannuation of 11.5%)
• Fixed term till 1 May 2026
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions maybe available)
• Usual work location: East Melbourne

Role purpose

The role is to project manage the development and assessment of VCE examinations. Working closely with relevant Curriculum Managers and Assessment Operations staff as required, this role has overall responsibility for the examination specifications, development, and quality assessment for a range of VCE studies on the Victorian and/or Northern Hemisphere Academic timetables and is critical in enabling the production of high-quality examinations that fairly assess the learning of students undertaking VCE or scored VCE VET Unit 3-4 studies.

The primary purpose of this role is to project manage the development and assessment of VCE examinations. Working closely with relevant Curriculum Managers and Assessment Operations staff as required, this role has overall responsibility for the examination specifications, development, and assessment for a range of VCE studies on the Victorian and/or Northern Hemisphere Academic timetables and is critical in enabling the production of high-quality examinations that fairly assess the learning of students undertaking VCE or scored VCE VET Unit 3-4 studies.

About the unit

The VCE Examinations unit develops and produces all VCE written examinations, including those for the Northern Hemisphere Timetable. The unit produces alternative format examinations, examination specifications, sample examination materials and examination reports.

Attributes

• You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
• You are a highly organised and professional person, capable of managing projects with numerous contributors and stakeholders to firm deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Experience and qualifications

Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in Education or Project Management.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description

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 Lauren Sayer - Director of VCE Examination Setting at [email protected] or via 0402 938 002.

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 17/04/2025