Senior Project Advisor

About this role

An exciting opportunity is available to lead and coordinate projects within the Healthy and Active Schools team as part of the Wellbeing Health and Engagement Division. This is a fixed-term VPS5 Senior Project Advisor role available until 31 December 2027. An exciting opportunity exists to join the Child and Youth Health Branch in the Healthy and Active Schools team in a fixed-term full-time position. • Salary: $116,413 - $140,849 (Plus Superannuation 12%) • Fixed-term until 31 December 2027 • Usual work location: 200 Victoria Parade (flexible work conditions may be available) About the Department 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. Role Purpose The purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate projects within the Healthy and Active Schools team as part of the Wellbeing Health and Engagement Division. This role involves planning, stakeholder engagement, funding, contract management and accountability processes, as well as coordinating short term projects. Building positive relationships with staff and engagement with key stakeholders within and outside the department are a crucial part of this role. The position will work autonomously and in teams across the department to advance the department's health and wellbeing agenda, with a particular focus on healthy eating, physical activity, sexuality and relationships education, and alcohol and other drugs. The Healthy and Active Schools team also manages the design, rollout and implementation of a range of school health programs and election commitments such as the Active Schools initiative and the School Breakfast Clubs program as well as supporting the Department of Health to deliver the Smile Squad, free dental initiative. Attributes • Builds a supportive and cooperative team environment. • Engages with other teams to share information to understand and respond to issues. • Supports others in challenging situations. • Highly organised and professional person, capable of managing projects with numerous contributors and stakeholders to deadlines and budget constraints. • Your excellent stakeholder management and communication skills will help you steer, support and deliver successful survey, data, reporting and improvement projects. • You are a collaborative team player with a “can do” attitude. • You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities. • You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions. Desirable Qualifications and Experience The applicant will have comprehensive knowledge about Victorian health, human service and education systems, a record of strategic policy or program development and operational management, understanding about health issues facing children and young people and demonstrated understanding of the workings of government. Experience and knowledge in the health promotion, health prevention or education space will be advantageous. Desirable : Relevant tertiary qualification in a health or education related field How to apply Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a 2 page (maximum) Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description and describing their suitability for the role. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. 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 Michael Wilkie – Manager, Healthy and Active Schools via email m [email protected] 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 03/08/2026