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 Assessment and Reporting Division in the Assessment Operations Unit for a fixed term full-time position.

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation of 11.5%)
• Fixed term till 31 December 2025
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions may be available before and after the VCE external assessment processing period)
• Usual work location: Coburg Assessment Centre

Role purpose

Working in the Examination Planning and Logistics team, the Project Advisor is responsible for the VCE external assessments program implementation and delivery by assisting with the packing, distribution and collection of VCE external assessments which includes the Victorian Assessment Timetable (VAT), VCE on Northern Hemisphere Timetable (NHT) and General Achievement Test (GAT).

The main responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the packing of VCE external assessments.
• Organising the distribution of VCE external assessments.
• Liaising with stakeholders regarding the operations and logistics for VCE external assessments including other internal units and divisions, interstate and overseas agencies and other external stakeholders to ensure the efficient and timely distribution and collection of VCE external assessments.
• Providing authoritative advice to stakeholders regarding the conduct and administration of VCE external assessments including scheduling of timetable clashes and students with multiple examinations in a day.

About the unit

The Assessment Operations unit is responsible for:

• logistical and administrative processes associated with the conduct and administration of VCE external assessments

• development, implementation and review of the VCE examination timetable and associated assessment schedules

• training and monitoring of sessional staff appointed to mark VCE external assessments

• managing the marking of externally assessed VCE assessments including the GAT

• developing, managing the implementation and review of the VCAA Special Provision policy and procedures.

To be successful in this role

• 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 are a problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.

• You are flexible to work on weekend days if required during the VCE external assessment processing period.

Experience and qualifications

Desirable: knowledge and understanding of the conduct and administration of senior secondary VCE external assessments.

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.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

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 Hiring Contact Name - Maria Fragale Senior Project Manager via (03) 9059 4129 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 Monday 20 June 2025.