Project Officer

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Assessment Division in the Student Records and Results Unit for a fixed term full-time position.

About the Division

The Assessment Division is responsible for the development, delivery and reporting of all P-12 assessment, in particular VCE examinations and GAT, the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests and the VCAA Online Assessment system, including On Demand testing.

Role Purpose

The School and Student Services Unit provides all school and student facing support functions related to senior secondary including Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS) support, VCE and VPC certification and the VCAA special provision policy and procedures. 

The primary focus of this role is to support the operations of the unit. Key responsibilities include assisting with the management and resolution of enquiries from students, schools, and other stakeholders; undertaking data entry and data quality assurance activities; and providing administrative and project support to contribute to the successful delivery of unit initiatives and priorities.

Attributes

• 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 have professional spoken and written communication skills in writing emails and letters
• Your stakeholder management and communication skills will help you steer, support and deliver successful service outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable: Demonstrated experience in related discipline such as project and/or stakeholder management.

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 Thi Duong, Manager Certification, Data and Services via (03) 9059 5*** or *********@education.vic.gov.au.

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 15 September 2026