This role may also be required to undertake other work at the direction of the Executive Director, IEPD.

The role is based at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

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 current early learning centres.

About the Division

The International Education and Partnerships Division (IEPD) provides strategic advice and sector-level support for the department's key functions and obligations in relation to global learning and engagement, the non-government schools sector and teaching with animals in schools. The division develops and maintains strategic partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders in different education sectors and levels of government and carries out regulatory functions and responsibilities under various Acts to ensure compliance in Victorian schools.

As part of IEPD, the Strategy and Quality Assurance Unit's key responsibilities are to:

- Maintain the integrity of the department's Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) registration, including overall enrolment cap management, school accreditation and re-accreditation, third-party education provider agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and governance for the department's International Student Program (ISP).
- Manage the accreditation and performance monitoring of education agents.
- Work with teams across the division on projects, policies, procedures and performance and accountability frameworks that ensure delivery of a high-quality and compliant ISP.
- Lead coordination of resources required to maintain a high-quality and compliant ISP, including in relation to schools.




- Oversee the development of long-term strategic international education programs and projects.
- Oversee strategic planning and annual business and risk planning for the division.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Advisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the department's ISP adheres to legislative and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of compliance activities to maintain the department's reputation for integrity and commitment to providing a high-quality and compliant ISP for school-aged international students in Victorian government schools. Your dedication to regulatory compliance, project management and stakeholder management will contribute to the success and reputation of Victoria within the global education community.

Reporting to the Manager, Strategy and Quality Assurance Unit, the purpose of this role is to lead quality assurance and compliance activities for the ISP in Victorian government schools, including:

- Contributing to the delivery of a high-quality and compliant ISP by leading compliance and performance monitoring of accredited education agents.
- Ensuring the department is meeting its legislative responsibilities to maintain its registration as a CRICOS provider.
- Leading annual updates to Ministerial Order 819 - Fees for Overseas Students in Government Schools and the International Students Visa Fee Table.
- Project managing regulatory or compliance projects and activities around the ISP on behalf of the division, including the ISP complaints and appeals process.

Attributes

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide innovative solutions to complex issues.



They will be able to build and develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively within a team. They will also have excellent data analysis and written communication skills, and be able to work proactively and independently.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

A relevant tertiary qualification in education, law or a related field is desirable for this role.

All staff in the division are required to possess a valid employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) for employment.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter response of no more than 2 pages demonstrating your suitability for the position.

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 Melonie Yurovich, A/Manager, Strategy and Quality Assurance Unit via phone on (03) 9084 8535 or email at: [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 Friday 21 August 2026.

📌 Senior Project Advisor (CBD)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 CBD