The Academy sets a new benchmark for educational excellence in Australia. As a statutory authority, our influence spans government, Independent and Catholic school sectors, giving us the reach and unique ability to further enhance the teaching and leadership of Victorian educators. Our professional learning courses and programs contribute to improving outcomes for students and to elevating the teaching profession. This role will support the Geelong Regional Centre team in program management and the delivery of high-quality professional learning, contextualised and responsive to Geelong's rural and regional cohorts. The role will also lead the engagement and management of localised facilities management service providers to ensure effective maintenance of the Regional Centre.

An exciting opportunity to join our team and play an important role in the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership (Academy).

In 2021, the Minister for Education announced the investment of $148.2 million in developing the Academy - a new statutory authority.

The Geelong Regional Centre will lead localised engagement and delivery of the Academy's professional learning in the Geelong region.

The Participant and Program Support Officer will support the Geelong Regional Centre team in program management and the delivery of high-quality professional learning, contextualised and responsive to Geelong's rural and regional cohorts. The role will also lead the engagement and management of localised facilities management service providers to ensure effective maintenance of the Regional Centre.

Key accountabilities for this role include:

• Participant and Program support in the delivery of professional learning
• Stakeholder engagement
• Facilities management procurement and contract management (localised to Geelong Regional Centre)
• Written Communication

Your application must include your current CV and a 2-page separate document addressing the key selection criteria

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 , HRWeb and our Diversity and Inclusion page

The Department of Education and Training (the Department) is committed to, so far as is reasonably practicable, providing and maintaining a working environment for its employees that is safe and without risks to health and that other persons are not exposed to health and safety risks arising from the Department's activities. The Department COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (Policy) requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Department's Policy outlines the requirements for all employees, prospective employees who (or may need to) work outside of their ordinary place of residence and attend a workplace of the Department or workplace of another Employer on behalf of the Department and its portfolio agencies. Subject to exceptions, only employees, and prospective employees with up-to-date vaccination status (see definitions section of the policy) against COVID-19 and who provide evidence of their Vaccination Status are permitted to work for the department outside their ordinary place of residence.

For this role, you are required to submit proof of full vaccination as part of the recruitment process and prior to commencement employment. Please refer to the above link for more information. This role requires onsite attendance at one or more Department work locations.

Information about the Department of Education and Training's operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: www.education.vic.gov.au and http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx.

Applications close 18/09/22