The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students birth to 18 years.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Assessment and Reporting Division in the Assessment Programs Unit for an ongoing, full-time position.

Salary: $134,593 - $157,355 (Plus Superannuation 11.5%)
Ongoing role in a high performing team
Usual work location: Assessment Centre, Coburg (flexible work conditions maybe/are available)

Role Purpose

The Program Manager, Assessment Programs is responsible for providing high-level expertise, project management, professional leadership, policy advice and strategic direction to support the delivery of a range of VCAA external assessment programs with a specific focus on NAPLAN writing.

The position is responsible for managing the program delivery and logistical operations for the marking of NAPLAN writing, in addition to recruiting and managing a team of professional markers and support staff.

The role is required to contribute to strategic decision-making processes, both at a state and national level, and advise and brief senior stakeholders on policy, assessment, and operational issues.

In addition, the Program Manager has a pivotal role in:

ensuring that all students' responses to external assessments are marked with appropriate oversight and adherence to rigorous quality assurance processes in a streamlined and timely manner.

identifying and responding to new and emerging issues and trends impacting the operating environment for high-stakes external assessment.

About the unit

The Assessment and Reporting Division is responsible for a range of services including:

the delivery and reporting of all VCE examinations and the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests,
the development, delivery and marking of the General Achievement Test (GAT)
the recruitment and training of all assessment sessional staff
supporting the marking of all external assessments
collecting, maintaining and processing student enrolment data and assessment results for NAPLAN and Senior Secondary level qualifications.

The Assessment Programs Unit oversees the delivery and reporting of the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests and is based at the VCAA Assessment Centre in Coburg.

Attributes

You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
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.
Your passion for teamwork, people and project discipline will ensure you demonstrate the VPS values and lead with integrity, while supporting a safe and inclusive workplace.

Experience and qualifications

Experience in the development and delivery of high stakes assessments is highly desirable.

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 Rachael Whittle, Assessment Programs, Manager on 0488 674 822 or Rachael.whittle@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.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 30th of January 2025.

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