About the Role The Policy Advisor in the Wellbeing Workforces and Child Safety Unit will provide policy advice and contribute to the Department of Education's work to safeguard children in Victorian schools.
As required, the Policy Advisor may also contribute to other workstreams within the WHED portfolio.
The Policy Advisor will: * have relevant experience and skills in policy or project management * provide advice, analyse and contribute to policy formulation * demonstrate excellent written skills, deliver high quality briefings and other corporate or school-facing written materials, tailored for the audience * think critically and solve problems, as they contribute to drafting new policies within their work area and adjust existing policies to better align with child safety best practice * contribute to the stakeholder consultation processes * contribute to secretariat roles, as required * contribute to a positive and engaged team culture.
Family Violence and Child Safety Branch The Family Violence and Child Safety Branch leads the department's work on family violence prevention and response in schools, LGBTIQA+ inclusion, prevention of child abuse, antibullying and supporting wellbeing workforces in the education system.
Wellbeing Health and Engagement Division The Wellbeing, Health and Engagement Division (WHED) leads the department's efforts to support student wellbeing, health, engagement and inclusion.
WHED provides policy advice, delivers initiatives, programs and training, supports schools and works in collaboration with partners across the education system and community sector to support positive outcomes for students.
About the Department The Department of Education (the department) leads the delivery of education and development services to children and young people, both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services, non-government schools and training programs.
Information about the structure of the department, including our Ministers, key staff, regional offices, strategy and annual reports are available at: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/default.aspx How to apply If this sounds like you, and a team that you would like to join, please apply.
Your application needs to include a resume and a cover letter (max 2 pages) that responds clearly but succinctly to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Further Information 2 positions are available including 1 ongoing and 1 fixed term until December 2025.
For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description.
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.
The department values 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 information, please contact David Billimoria, Manager, Wellbeing Workforces and Child Safety Unit via phone: 03 7022 1324 or email: ****** Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Applications close 11:59pm on 8 April 2025.