Job Description

Fixed-Term/Full-Time (duration until 30/06/2028)



VPSG5 - $113,022 - $136,747



An exciting opportunity exists to join the North West Victoria Region, School Performance Division as the Senior Regional Pathways Advisor (SRPA).

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. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.



This role is located in the Youth Pathways & Transitions Team, School Performance Division, North-Western Victoria Region, SRS. The Youth Pathways & Transitions Team supports a broad range of processes and improvement projects designed to ensure effective pathways and transitions for young learners and vulnerable children 0-18.

About the Role

This VPS5 role is for a fixed-term period until 30 June 2028 and can be based from any NWVR office.



The Senior Regional Pathways Advisor (SRPA) is a key role in the School Improvement Division within each of the Department's 4 regional offices.



The SRPA is responsible for supporting Careers Education and Pathways practice leadership, leading pathways support functions at the regional level in collaboration with the Youth Pathways and Transitions staff and providing support for multidisciplinary teams at regional and area levels. The role will support the Youth Pathways and Transition Manager in their practice leadership functions and provide operational advice to area teams, schools and other stakeholders as required. The SRPA also supports the implementation of the Senior Secondary Reform agenda in response to the Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling (the Firth Review). This work involves a core focus on driving continuous improvement and quality in vocational learning opportunities and post-school outcomes for students, including through advice on VET initiatives, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, alternative educational provision including Flexible Learning Options and the suite of careers reforms in government schools. Strong practice support and strategic planning skills are required for this role, as well as experience in stakeholder engagement across education, training and industry sectors such as LLENs, TAFE and other registered training providers, Higher Education and Skills, Group Training Organisations and Non-School Senior Secondary Providers (NSSPs).

Attributes

The Senior Regional Pathways Advisor role requires personal attributes such as collaboration, outcome-driven thinking, and problem solving. You will need to demonstrate proficient data analysis and time management skills, be accountable, take initiative and develop strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable: Relevant Tertiary Qualification in a related discipline

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role in line with the duties, required capabilities and the Key Selection Criteria.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.



For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Katrina Moody via: katrina.moody@education.vic.gov.au


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.



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Preferred applicants may be required to have a Working with Children Check, a police check and 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 21/08/2025