About the Department

The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. In this context, the VCAA is responsible for developing high-quality curriculum and assessment products and services.

The VCAA is a registered foundational and senior secondary awarding body with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). As part of its functions, the VCAA develops policies, criteria and standards for:

- curriculum, assessments and courses for school-aged students

- learning, development and assessments which relate to early childhood.

The VCAA develops solid relationships with the government, Independent and Catholic school sector, other national and interstate curriculum authorities, academics in the field, teacher/subject associations and, most importantly, with Victorian educators.

All VCAA employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with relevant legislation, governance requirements, policies and procedures, safety obligations, the Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees, and the Victorian Public Sector Values.

All roles are expected to work collaboratively across teams and functions, build productive relationships, and contribute to shared organisational outcomes.

About the Division

Curriculum Division is responsible for the development, implementation and review of:

- the Victorian Curriculum F-10

- Senior Secondary, including: the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the VCE Vocational Major; the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC); the VCE Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs.

- international programs

The Curriculum Design and Implementation Branch plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences of Victorian teachers and learners. The Branch delivers the Victorian Curriculum F-10 Version 2.0 and provides system leadership in implementation excellence, curriculum leadership, and evidence-informed innovation.

The Curriculum Design and Implementation Branch leads the design, revision and implementation of the Early Years and Victorian Curriculum F-10 Version 2.0 (VC2.0), spanning curriculum architecture, policy advice, research and evidence, quality assurance, and the development and publication of curriculum resources and professional learning that support schools to know, understand, implement and plan.



The Branch also carries the VCAA's Treaty obligation to embed First Nations Truth-Telling across the curriculum and works alongside the Strategy and Policy Branch and Assessment Division on cross-cutting priorities such as assessment policy and curriculum implementation advice.

About the Role

The Project Advisor contributes toward performance and contract management, program implementation, local area engagement and general team support. The incumbent is responsible for collecting and analysing data associated with projects, reporting on project outcomes, and providing general support to ensure successful project delivery.

Attributes

The role will require you to:

- Support the delivery of professional learning and curriculum resource projects by coordinating project activities, timelines, deliverables and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate the development, review and publication of curriculum resources and professional learning materials, working with subject matter experts, editors, instructional designers and external providers.
- Manage project schedules, action registers, risks and issues register and governance documentation to support effective program delivery and accountability.
- Monitor project progress and prepare reports, briefs, presentations and other documentation to support decision-making and governance processes.
- Collect, analyse and report on stakeholder feedback, participation data, evaluation findings and other evidence to support continuous improvement of professional learning and curriculum resources.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities including providing secretariat functions and coordinating consultations, workshops, advisory groups and meetings with stakeholders.
- Support procurement and contract management processes, including the preparation of specifications, monitoring deliverables, processing invoices and maintaining contract records.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of communication and engagement strategies to promote curriculum resources and professional learning opportunities. Develop documents and various communications items.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational issues, respond to enquiries and support the effective delivery of program outcomes.
- Coordinate quality assurance activities to ensure professional learning programs and curriculum resources meet agreed standards,



timelines and organisational requirements.
- Monitor emerging issues, risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to support effective project and program delivery.
- Maintain accurate project records, databases and information management systems to support governance, reporting and business continuity.
- Work collaboratively across the Curriculum Division and broader VCAA to support organisational priorities and foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and high-quality service delivery.
- Build and edit content in the content management system for the Victorian Curriculum F-10 website.
- This role will support surge or critical activity needs of other roles in the team, unit, branch, division and organisation as directed by a member of the executive team.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

- Highly developed skill in use of Microsoft Office suite
- Experience in project management and stakeholder management

Desirable:

- Experience in using work management software and publishing website content using a content management system.

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 Georgina Garner, Production Manager - Curriculum Support Services via 9059 5130 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.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 30-Oct-2026

📌 Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne