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: $95,102 - $107,905 (Plus Superannuation of 11.5%)
• Fixed term till 1 May 2026
• Two positions available
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions maybe available)
• Usual work location: East Melbourne

Role purpose

Senior Editor - The Senior Editor will be part of a high-functioning team that has strict security and confidentiality requirements. The main components of the role include but are not limited to:

• effective editing and proofreading of VCE examination materials to publication standard
• ensuring the application of VCAA editorial and style guidelines to VCE examination materials
• shared responsibility for updating the VCE Examinations Style Guide and maintaining high editorial standards
• provision of authoritative advice to VCAA personnel and examination developers on appropriate examination style and editorial issues
• ensuring project objectives are met by anticipating and managing potential and emerging issues
• understanding business needs to ensure editorial processes are designed to enhance the quality of VCE examinations
• ensuring crosschecks are carried out between related publications
• demonstrating exceptional attention to detail.

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, organised, enthusiastic, team player that sets 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, letters and reports.
• You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.
• You are a highly organised and professional person, capable of managing projects with numerous contributors.
• Your passion for teamwork, people and project discipline will ensure you demonstrate the VPS values and lead with integrity, while supporting a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Your excellent stakeholder management and communication skills will help you steer, support and deliver successful survey, data, reporting and improvement projects.

Experience and qualifications

Significant experience in editing content for print.

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.

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 close 11:59pm on Monday 21 April, 2025.