Do you want to work on an important government reform that improves child wellbeing and safety?

An exciting opportunity exists for a high performing policy manager with demonstrated experience in legislative/ regulatory issues and a strong understanding of data policy and IT systems to lead a team of policy professionals in a key whole-of-government initiative.

About the role

This role will give you the chance to stretch your skills in policy leadership to support the implementation of the Victorian Government's Child Information Sharing initiative- comprising the Child Information Sharing Scheme and Child Link, working collaboratively with stakeholders across government to effectively support child wellbeing and safety.

In this role, you will be working closely with other teams across the Victorian Child Information Sharing Branch, and the broader Department to ensure work is aligned and to create a positive and productive work culture.

The Victorian Child Information Sharing Branch sits within the Child Safety Division, in the Early Childhood Education Group. The Division leads and coordinates key reforms to promote child wellbeing and safety both in the early childhood setting and across government, at an individual, service and system level.

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 and our

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 Andrea Fung Project Director Child Information Sharing Policy and Strategy 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.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 24 August 2026

Job details

Job Reference: VG/1941098
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Projects
Classification: VPSG6
Salary Range: $142,790 - $191,084
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 10-Aug-2026
Application Close Date: 24-Aug-2026
Attachments: (PDF, 274KB)
Position Description

Contact:

Andrea Fung

[email protected]

📌 Manager, Child Information Sharing Operational Policy (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne