Project Advisor
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Department of Education VIC – Melbourne VIC
About 16 hours ago, from Victorian Government
The 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.
Further information about the department is available at: www.vic.gov.au/education About the Division The Department of Education is the Victorian Regulatory Authority for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services under delegation from the Secretary. The Quality Assessment and Regulation Division (QARD) in the department regulates and quality assesses Victorian ECEC services. It drives the delivery of high-quality services and ensures the safety, health and wellbeing of Victorian children attending those services.
QARD regulates approximately 4,900 services including family day care, outside school hours care, long day care and kindergarten programs, as required by the Education and Care Services National Law 2010 (National Law). QARD also regulates around 180 services operating under the Victorian Children's Services Act 1996 (Children's Services Act); these include occasional care and limited hours services.
QARD is responsible for:
Approving providers and services as required by the National Law and Children's Services ActMonitoring service compliance and conducting investigations in response to notifications and complaintsAssessment and rating of family day care, outside school hours care, long day care and kindergarten programs against the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and School Age CareQARD is also the integrated sector regulator of the Child Safe Standards for all early childhood services in Victoria.
Further information about QARD is available at: www.vic.gov.au/role-quality-assessment-and-regulation-division About the Role This is an ongoing role based at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.
The Project Advisor provides high-level coordination and strategic support to the Executive Director and to QARD more broadly. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this role sits in a small and supportive team within QAR Executive Unit.
This team is responsible for providing centralised corporate functions and HR support to QARD business units and supports the development and delivery of key divisional programs and strategic projects. The team also coordinates the preparation of Possible Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information inquiries, correspondence, briefings and responses to media inquiries.
The Project Advisor undertakes a number of projects, programs and activities in QARD simultaneously and works collaboratively with team members, managers and other colleagues across QARD.
In addition, the role provides high-level executive support to complete and support with confidential HR tasks assigned to the division and supports with workforce strategy cases.
Attributes The purpose of the role is to provide high-level project support and policy advice within the QAR Executive Unit. This includes:
Assisting in providing well-informed and concise advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative policy/program options to address emerging regulatory practice issues.Assisting in identifying support needs within the regulatory workforce and promoting consistent practice through the development of sound policy advice, training, resources and other communications strategies.Preparing clear and concise materials for internal and external audiences, such as reports, briefs, reports on merit reviews, presentations and publications.Delivering required activities of projects and programs and being responsible for the successful delivery and completion of activities within timelines, in relation to QAR Executive Unit functions. This includes training and development and policies and processes.Assisting in the development of business systems, processes and system improvement as identified by the Operations Branch.Managing activities and undertaking projects as identified by QAR Executive Unit.This position also requires the successful applicant to demonstrate high-level interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. The role also requires discretion to maintain confidentiality and positive working relationships.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate will demonstrate experience and ability in:
Program/process development, demonstrating analytical, conceptual, and written communication skills.Timeframe planning, political and organisational context understanding.Self-management and drive to build positive working relationships with various stakeholders at a leadership level.Having discretion and maintaining confidentiality.Collaboration with department, government, and external stakeholders.Leading by VPS and organisational values and being able to foster an inclusive, supportive, collaborative culture.Knowledge of workforce and HR issues is highly regarded.Relevant tertiary qualification desirable but not required.Understanding of the early childhood sector is desirable, but not essential.Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
This role is a VPS4 level, ongoing and is situated in the newly developed state-of-the-art Central Education District located at 200 Victoria Parade, Melbourne (Naarm).
Hybrid work arrangements are available with a minimum of 3 days in the office as the default.
How to apply Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role in line with the duties and required capabilities.
Additional Information For more details about this position please see attached position description.
For more information about the role, please contact Leah Tsomos, (03) 5858 8*** or email ******.
At QARD we value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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, QARD 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.
Applications close 11:59pm on 27th November 2024.
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