Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Education Occupation: Administration/Secretarial Reference: VG/DE/SRS/20008245 A About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. About the Group Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. This role is located in the Planning and Implementation Unit, Inner East Area, North East Victoria Region, SRS. About the Role The purpose of the Administration & Program Support role is to provide administrative services to Area staff. This role will work closely with other staff performing administrative functions and in liaison with the School Improvement Project Support Officer to ensure required supports are provided across the Area. The role is critical to the effective operations of the Area. It will involve periods of sustained independent work, as well as frequent and varied contact with Department employees and members of the community. The role demands flexibility and the ability to work in a highly collaborative and supportive way with all other staff. The Administration Officer will demonstrate discretion, integrity and initiative in the performance of their tasks, which include: Effectively engaging with managers and Area staff to responsively action a wide range of requests for administrative support from different teams Procurement, including hospitality, travel, office supplies and general invoice processing using the Oracle Procurement Cloud platform Assisting with recruitment activity including advertising processes, supporting interviews and onboarding of new staff Undertaking data entry, maintaining records and supporting preparation of briefings about schools Managing record keeping, files, archiving and a wide range of hands-on office management duties General administration support including meeting and forum support, event coordination including customer service and reception type functions Program administration support. Attributes The role requires the following capabilities: Highly developed administrative skills Planning, priority setting, excellent organisation and attention to detail Well developed interpersonal and relationship building capabilities Initiative and accountability and self management Ability to learn and use different software products Verbal and written communication skills How to Apply Candidates should submit their applications online through this platform, attaching a resume and a cover letter that describes their relevant experience in relation to the Key Selection Criteria as stated in the Position Description and specific requirements of the role as set out in this Job Advertisement. Further Information For more details regarding this position please 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. Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 15th November 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr