Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $106,845 - $118,057

Grade: VIT5

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1937670

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority, whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession.

About us

The VIT’s vision is to ensure that Victorian learners have the best teachers. All our work focusses on raising the quality of teaching, and providing for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where the full potential of all employees is reached and our differences are embraced. The VIT supports and enables employees to work safely in a discrimination-free environment and enjoy equal opportunities.

Senior Professional Practice Officer

Fixed Term – 2 years

Salary range Grade 5: $106,845 - $118,057 (this range is subject to increase following current EBA negotiations)

Are you an experienced teacher looking to use your expertise to support teachers across Victoria?

At VIT, we play a vital role in protecting children and maintaining public confidence in the teaching profession.

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher who can leverage their extensive knowledge and skills to support teachers across Victoria by developing resources, providing guidance and delivering projects that supports quality teaching practice across the education sector.

About the role

As part of a dynamic team of teachers within VIT, you'll use your extensive teaching knowledge to develop practical resources, provide expert guidance, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen professional practice and support quality teaching across Victoria.

Just like teaching, no two days are the same, you could be facilitating workshops, developing guidance materials, responding to enquiries, analysing feedback or contributing to policy and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities:





- Lead and support projects that strengthen professional practice across the teaching profession.
- Develop, deliver and evaluate resources, guidance materials and professional learning aligned to the Australian Skilled Standards for Teachers (APST)
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, all education sectors, external partners and key educational stakeholders.
- Analyze stakeholder feedback and identify opportunities for continuous improvements
- Prepare high quality reports, presentations, briefing papers and communication materials.
- Design, deliver and facilitate engaging presentations, workshops and professional learning sessions for broad range of audiences.
- Contribute to policy development and strategic initiatives that support teacher capability and skilled practice.
- Monitor project outcomes, report on progress and ensure agreed deliverables are achieved.

About you

You are a collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive and diverse environment. You have exceptional communication skills and stakeholder engagement skills, enjoy working with a broad range of people, and can translate complex information into practical, easy to understand resources. You are passionate about supporting the teaching profession and bring a positive, proactive approach to everything you do.

- Experience working within education, professional practice, policy, or a related environment.
- Strong project coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build productive working relationships.
- Experience developing learning resources, presentations, guidance materials or professional documentation.

Why Join Us

At VIT,



you'll join an organisation committed to improving outcomes for teachers, students and the Victorian community.

- Meaningful work that positively influences professional practice across Victoria.
- Opportunity to lead projects and contribute to sector wide initiatives.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment where ideas and contributions are valued.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities to broaden your experience.

How to apply

If you are passionate about education, stakeholder engagement and developing practical solutions that support the teaching profession, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience against the following key selection criteria mentioned in the PD.

KSC 1 Knowledge of the teaching profession, particularly within Victorian early childhood services and/ or schools and demonstrated understanding of how the regulatory requirements of teachers are linked to the quality and accountability of the profession.

KSC 2 Successful organisation and management of projects, including working collaboratively with staff and stakeholders and developing and implementing systems and procedures to prioritise, define clear objectives, assess and monitor risk, and review and evaluate the effectiveness of the outcomes.

KSC 3 Strong capacity in written, verbal and presentation skills. The ability to present complex and complicated information for a range of internal and external stakeholders, including stakeholder presentations (face to face and online), reports and briefings as required.

Recruitment and selection process

During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.

Applications close: 13 August 2026

Applications close Thursday 13 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

30 July 2026

📌 Senior Professional Practice Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Institute Of Teaching
📍 Melbourne