Senior Program Advisor

Be part of an innovative program that is expanding access to Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) for children and young people with disability.

The Senior Program Advisor role will support the day-to-day operations of the High Intensity Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program through a combination of technical program management, data analysis and financial administration. A distinctive feature of this role is the opportunity to combine this technical work with direct engagement with schools and service providers.

The role is available as a fixed-term appointment until 31 January 2028 at 1.0FTE, pending outcome of a budget bid.

Existing VPSG5 employees and high performing VPSG4 employees are encouraged to apply.

 

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.

 

About the Role

As Senior Program Advisor, you will support the day-to-day operations of the program, combining technical program administration, data analysis and financial processes with direct engagement with schools and service providers. You will analyse service delivery and performance data, monitor contractual requirements, assess funding requests and process claims, prepare briefings and correspondence and provide evidence based advice to support program decisions.

You will build strong relationships with schools, providers and departmental stakeholders, helping them to navigate program requirements and strengthen their capacity to deliver services that meet the specific needs of children and young people with disability. The role also offers opportunities to visit schools across Victoria, observe OSHC services in operation and strengthen your understanding of the practical challenges and opportunities in delivering high quality OSHC.

Relevant experience and knowledge may include some or all of the below:

• Data analysis and reporting: strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse complex information, identify trends and issues, monitor program performance and translate data into insights and recommendations.
• Financial and program administration: experience using financial systems such as Oracle and the Schools Targeted Funding Governance (STFG) Portal to assess funding requests, process claims and payments and support financial accountability.
• Contract management: ability to interpret program requirements, analyse provider performance against contractual obligations, identify emerging risks and contribute to recommendations for program improvement.
• Written communication and government processes: experience preparing clear and concise briefings, reports, correspondence and advice for a range of audiences and an understanding of government decision making and accountability processes.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management: ability to work collaboratively with schools, service providers and departmental colleagues, resolve issues and support stakeholders to navigate program processes.
• Understanding of the regulatory framework: an appreciation of the needs of children and young people with disability and the importance of safe, inclusive and responsive OSHC services under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.

 

Further Information

For more details regarding this position p lease 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 www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Shobha Srinivasan, Manager via [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.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 15 November 2026.