Project Advisor, Child Safety Policy and Programs

About the role

**Overview**

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**Work Type:** Fixed\-term \- Full\-time**Salary:** $100,894 \- $114,476 **Grade:** VPS 4**Occupation:** Projects**Location:** Melbourne \- CBD and Inner Metro suburbs**Reference:** VG/DE/ECE/1934306 An exciting opportunity exists to join the Child Safety Policy and Programs team in a fixed\-term role until 30 June 2027\. The Project Advisor will work within the Child Safety Division to implement the Victorian Government’s child safety commitments, including in response to the recommendations of the Rapid Child Safety Review. **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 Division** The Child Safety Division leads and coordinates key reforms to promote child wellbeing and safety both in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings and across government. It works closely with other parts of the department to provide coordinated policy and program advice, including policy input into Commonwealth/state negotiations.**About the Role** The Project Advisor will work within the Child Safety Policy and Programs Unit to support the design and implementation of prevention initiatives to strengthen child safety in Victoria's ECEC system, and improve workforce capability to identify and respond to signs of abuse. The role contributes towards policy development, program implementation, stakeholder engagement and providing general project and team support to ensure successful project delivery. To succeed in this role, applicants should demonstrate strong project management and communication skills, policy and implementation design skills and experience, and the ability to work in a collaborative, agile and flexible manner. This is a great opportunity to make a contribution to nation leading child safety reforms and an expanding policy area.

**Attributes** The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with local stakeholders and build collaborative relationships. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage competing priorities are critical to ensuring timely and successful project delivery. **Desirable** **Qualifications and Experience** Previous experience in child safety is desirable but not essential.**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. 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 Olivia Cobby, Manager of Child Safety Policy and Programs via (03\) 7022 0834 or at olivia.cobby@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. 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 23rd July** Applications close Thursday 23 July 2026 at 11\.59pm Posted 9 July 2026