Senior Policy Advisor

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC 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 new early learning centres. About the Division The role is located within the Knowledge, Privacy and Records (KPR) branch, in the Assurance, Knowledge and Executive Services division. The division provides expert advice and support to the department through a range of portfolio, advisory and assurance services. The division also provides support to the department's executives, ministers and the Office of the Secretary and manages all Cabinet and Parliament processes. KPR branch is responsible for leading the department's management of corporate knowledge, privacy, intellectual property and records. This accountability includes leading and supporting departmental compliance with relevant legislation and standards. The branch is the business owner of the department's knowledge management systems, the Electronic Document and Records Management System (SharePoint) and intranet, and the accompanying strategy, governance and policies. About the Role This is a fixed-term full time role from 01/04/26 – 30/06/26. The role sits within the Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) project team in KPR branch at the Department of Education. As a Senior Policy Advisor you will support the Safeguarding PII project by: providing policy advice by applying an understanding of the department's legal, policy and compliance requirements with regards to PII collaborating with stakeholders through various communication channels (e.g. email, phone, face-to-face, shared inbox) to support the project's activities contributing to project papers and reports that support decision-making and oversight assisting with the monitoring of project delivery. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Privacy and Data Protection Act and Public Records Act. Experience contributing to projects in government or similar large and complex organisations. Further Information The key selection criteria is outlined in the attached position description. 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 For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Kate McPherson – Senior Project Manager via 4*** 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. 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 Monday 22 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr