Compliance Support Officer

About this role

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. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement.

About the Division

The School Compliance Branch sits within the department's Operational Policy, School Engagement and Compliance (OPSEC) Division - a supportive, respectful, positive, and collaborative team with a culture of high integrity, responsiveness and accountability. OPSEC Division is responsible for a number of other functions, with a collective overarching focus on supporting schools with operational policy and compliance activities, reducing administrative and compliance burden for schools, and streamlining the volume and timing of communications to schools.

Working closely with branch staff, schools and other stakeholders, the role contributes to the effective delivery of compliance and assurance functions by coordinating processes, maintaining records and systems, preparing documentation, responding to enquiries and supporting branch operations.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to work that helps Victorian government schools meet the Minimum Standards for School Registration, including the Child Safe Standards, and supports safe, high-quality learning environments for students across Victoria. The School Compliance team supports Victorian government schools to meet the Minimum Standards for School Registration, including the Child Safe Standards. This work helps ensure students learn in safe environments and receive high-quality education.

As a Compliance Support Officer, you will play an important role in supporting this work through a range of compliance, administrative and operational activities.

This is a varied role that provides support across branch operations, business administration, projects, stakeholder engagement and compliance activities.

In this role, you may

• support compliance and assurance activities
• assist with assessments and reviews, including taking notes and preparing documents
• respond to enquiries from schools and other stakeholders
• maintain accurate records, databases and information systems
• support the preparation and review of guidance materials, communications and reports
• coordinate meetings, travel, events and other administrative activities
• assist with data entry, reporting and business support activities
• contribute to projects and process improvement work across the branch
• undertake other duties consistent with the role as required
• From time to time, you may also support other teams within the division.

What we are looking for

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate

• strong problem-solving skills
• effective planning and organisational skills
• high attention to detail
• the ability to work independently
• the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• the ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive team culture
• advanced organisational and record-keeping skills
• the ability to maintain accurate and confidential information
• a commitment to child safety and wellbeing in schools

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to contribute to work that supports safe learning environments and high-quality education outcomes for students across Victoria. You will work as part of a supportive team and gain experience across a broad range of operational, compliance and business support activities.

How to apply

To apply for this role, click `Apply Now' and include your resume and short document (no more than 2 pages) responding to the key selection criteria, to outlineyour suitability for the role. For more information on responding to Key Selection Criteria.

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 Grant Godino - Lead*via *grant.godino@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 Friday 14 August 2026.

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