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, Ovens Murray Area, North East Victoria Region, SRS.

About the Role

The Administration Support Officer assists with the administrative tasks of the Ovens Murray Area, 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.

As the first point of contact for visitors, both internal and external, the role includes managing the Benalla office front reception, ensuring timely and accurate processing of information in line with Department policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include collaboration with the Administration Team, facility management, meeting support, data entry, event management, and fleet vehicle support.

The officer must be proactive, well-organised, and capable of prioritising tasks, escalating issues professionally when needed, and seeking assistance when required. This role is essential to the Oven's Murray Area operations, balancing independent work with frequent interaction across the team and community. It demands flexibility, discretion, confidentiality, and a collaborative approach within the Administration team.

Attributes

The role requires:

• Attention to detail
• Organisation
• Commitment to excellence
• Collaborative working

Qualifications and Experience

Experience in a similar role is desirable, however not mandatory.

How to Apply

Applications should include a current CV as well as a separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria as detailed in the attached 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 Steve Pickering - Planning and Implementation Branch Manager via 0477 754 057 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 16 May 2025.