About the DepartmentThe role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives.
It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.
The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement.About the DivisionThe School Compliance Branch sits within the department's Operational Policy, School Engagement and Compliance (OPSEC) Division - a supportive, respectful, positive, and collaborative team with a culture of high integrity, responsiveness and accountability.
OPSEC Division is responsible for a number of other functions, with a collective overarching focus on supporting schools with operational policy and compliance activities, reducing administrative and compliance burden for schools, and streamlining the volume and timing of communications to schools.About the roleWorking closely with branch staff, schools and other stakeholders, the role contributes to the effective delivery of compliance and assurance functions by coordinating processes, maintaining records and systems, preparing documentation, responding to enquiries and supporting branch operations.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to work that helps Victorian government schools meet the Minimum Standards for School Registration, including the Child Safe Standards, and supports safe, high-quality learning environments for students across Victoria.
The School Compliance team supports Victorian government schools to meet the Minimum Standards for School Registration,



including the Child Safe Standards.
This work helps ensure students learn in safe environments and receive high-quality education.
As a Compliance Support Officer, you will play an important role in supporting this work through a range of compliance, administrative and operational activities.
This is a varied role that provides support across branch operations, business administration, projects, stakeholder engagement and compliance activities.In this role, you maysupport compliance and assurance activitiesassist with assessments and reviews, including taking notes and preparing documentsrespond to enquiries from schools and other stakeholdersmaintain accurate records, databases and information systemssupport the preparation and review of guidance materials, communications and reportscoordinate meetings, travel, events and other administrative activitiesassist with data entry, reporting and business support activitiescontribute to projects and process improvement work across the branchundertake other duties consistent with the role as requiredFrom time to time,



you may also support other teams within the division.What we are looking forstrong problem-solving skillseffective planning and organisational skillshigh attention to detailthe ability to work independentlythe ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlinesstrong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsthe ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive team cultureadvanced organisational and record-keeping skillsthe ability to maintain accurate and confidential informationa commitment to child safety and wellbeing in schoolsWhy join us?
This is an chance to contribute to work that supports safe learning environments and high-quality education outcomes for students across Victoria.
You will work as part of a supportive team and gain experience across a broad range of operational, compliance and business support activities.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.Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at .
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Grant Godino - Lead via .
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 Friday 14 August ****.
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📌 Compliance Support Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
📍 Melbourne