Job: Project Support Officer – Courier

Company: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

Location: 189 Urquardt Street Coburg VIC 3058 (VCAA Assessment Centre)

Salary range: Range $35.95 per hour

Work type: Contract – Fixed Term 1st October 2025 to 31st December 2025

Application closing date: 21st September 2025

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.

The VCAA oversees the delivery of, and conducts assessment for the VCE, including assessments of students undertaking accredited senior secondary courses.

About the Division

The Assessment and Reporting Division is responsible for the delivery and reporting of all VCE external assessments and the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). This includes:

The development, delivery and marking of the General Achievement Test (GAT)

The training of all casual staff appointed to participate in all Foundation to Year 12 assessment programs

The marking of all VCE examinations, including written, performance and languages oral examinations

Managing the quality assurance and statistical moderation programs for VCE school-based assessments

Digital assessment platforms, including the VCAA online scoring system (VOSS)

Collecting, maintaining and processing student enrolment data and assessment results for VCE external assessments.

About the Unit

The Assessment Operations Unit is responsible for the:

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

Developing, managing and implementing the VCAA Special Provision policy and procedures

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

About the Area

Centre Management is responsible for the management of the VCAA Assessment Centre which provides staff and facilities to support Division operations including training meetings and VCE external assessment processing.

Role Purpose & Responsibilities

The Project Support Officer – Courier works as part of a team responsible for assisting Centre Management to support the VCAA work team with meeting critical VCE external assessment timelines.

The Project Support Officer - Courier is responsible for (but not limited to):

Collection and delivery: collect packages from buisness areas and deliver them to recipients, ensuring timely and secure transportation

Customer service: provide excellent customer service by addressing queries, resolving issues, and maintaining a profesisonal demeanor

Safety and compliance: adhere to safety regulations (OHS), traffic laws, and VCAA policies and guidelines to ensure secure storage and safe transportation of packages

Administrative tasks: log distance travelled, maintain records and perform other administrative duties as required

Vehicle management: Assist with vehicle loading/unloading

Event support: Assist with setting up and removing equipment for events and functions

Key Attributes

The Project Support Officer - Casual will:

Be driven, enthusiastic and able to set high standards in work performance

Be a collaborative team player with a "can do" attitude

Hhave a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities

Have strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately and thoroughly

Ability to work independently and manage workload responsibly

Wwill be able to lift and handle packages safely, especially heavier or bulky items

Be a responsible driver and abide all road rules

Be familiar with local and regional Victoria geography and able to use navigation applications

Qualifications and Experience

Individuals with a current full Victorian driver’s licence and courier experience are preferred.

How to apply

Applicants are required to apply through SSMS (Sessional Staff Management System)

https://www.ssms.vic.edu.au/public/home/new_applicants/, addressing the KSC found in the position description.

All applications will be assessed on the basis of merit against the responses submitted and any external reference responses if applicable.

Please note, applications not submitted via SSMS will not be considered.

Contact

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Garvin Simmons for any questions relating to this position at [email protected]

Further Information

For more details regarding this position and the application process go to the VCAA website: Pages - Work with us.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the VCAA will be treated in the strictest confidence.