About the Role

The Governance Advisor contributes towards integrity and strategic governance through ensuring compliance, conducting thorough analysis, and maintaining record keeping.

The purpose of this role is to provide high level administration, coordination and project support in relation to VRQA functions, governance systems and resources, and to the VRQA Board. The position is responsible for crucial planning, organising and high-level administration tasks related to Board appointments and membership, Board meetings and events, and internal corporate systems. The Governance Advisor works closely to support the Senior Governance Advisors

To be successful in this role, you need to be able to work independently, display a 'can-do' attitude, be a strong team player and actively contribute to the development of a culture of excellence, responsiveness and flexibility.

High level written and verbal communication skills, including outstanding attention to detail are a must. There is an important record keeping component to the role, including support to the organisation's Freedom of Information function.

Work type

Ongoing - Full Time

Location

1 Spring Street (Melbourne CBD)

Attributes

To be successful in this role, you need to be able to work independently, display a 'can-do' attitude, be a strong team player and actively contribute to the development of a culture of excellence, responsiveness and flexibility. High level written and verbal communication skills, including outstanding attention to detail are a must for this role.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in relevant area.
  
  
• Experience in a secretariat function or supporting public sector Boards would be highly regarded.
  
  

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages for cover letter) which summarises their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.

About the Department

The Department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The Department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The Department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

About the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority / Governance Unit

The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) is an independent statutory body established under section 4.2.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (the Act). The VRQA is responsible for the regulation of schools, school boarding premises, providers of senior secondary and foundation secondary education, school sector providers that deliver courses to international students, home schooling, registered training organisations that deliver in Victoria or Victoria and Western Australia only, apprenticeships and traineeships and awarding bodies. The VRQA also accredits courses and recognises group training organisations.

The Governance and Corporate Services unit supports the VRQA's decision making processes and provides administrative support to the VRQA operations. This includes compliance management, Departmental and government reporting obligations, organisational development, records management, Board and subcommittee management and strategic and business planning and contributing to the agency's Freedom of Information processes.

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 Renee Brierley, Senior Governance Advisor [email protected] or Ayla McGavin, Senior Governance Advisor, [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 Sunday 16 November 2025.