Project Manager - Merri-Bek North Education Plan

This is a Fixed Term, Full time position until 1 January 2027.

In October 2022, the Victorian Government announced it would develop the Merri-bek North Education Plan (the Plan). The Plan will address the unique challenges and strengths of the community, students and schools, and deliver education excellence. The purpose of the Plan is to understand the needs of the schools and the local community and support collaboration between the schools and other partners to deliver this vision.

There are four schools involved in the Merri-bek North Education Plan: Coburg High School, John Fawkner College, Glenroy College and Pascoe Vale Girls College.

About the Role

The Project Manager will support the development and implementation of the Plan, including:

work with schools, their leadership teams and the education plan governance structures to plan for and monitor the implementation of the 10 year plan
work with stakeholders and school leadership teams to identify and pursue parternship opportunities
design and facilitate working groups, communities of practice and other activities
provision of the Secretariat role for the Strategic Advisory Group
reporting and liaison with central office stakeholders.
Attributes

The Project Manager will have strong written skills in addition to proven project management, communication and stakeholder management skills. Prior experience at a similar level is desirable. The role is fixed-termuntil 1 January 2027.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages).

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 Jonathan Lowe via jonathan.Lowe@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 Sunday 1 March 2026.