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Form of workThe Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority, whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession.
About us
The VIT’s vision is to ensure that Victorian learners have the best teachers. All our work focusses on raising the quality of teaching, and providing for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where the full potential of all employees is reached and our differences are embraced. The VIT supports and enables employees to work safely in a discrimination-free environment and enjoy equal opportunities.
By joining the team at VIT, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on people and their development.
Benefits include
- flexible working arrangements
- consultative leadership team who cares about staff, and actively supports career and professional development
- positive and active social culture
- access to a wide variety of leave options and salary packaging arrangements
- strong commitment to equity, including through a comprehensive Gender Equity Action plan
- mental health and wellbeing initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- ’A grade’ office building with 4.5-star energy rating and modern end-of-trip facilities - only minutes from Southern Cross station.
Be part of a workforce who share VIT’s vision and are committed to contributing to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Salary range $73,332 - $81,187 per annum plus statutory super.
We are looking for a passionate and driven person to work with us as we continue to enhance our services to the Victorian public. As part of a team of diverse skills you will be expected to collaborate with other team members and provide support across the various support functions where required.
If you fit this profile, then you could join the dynamic Risk and Reporting Team within the Shared Services Branch at VIT with an exciting and challenging mandate to enable quality teaching and provide for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
The Administrative and Support Officer role offers an outstanding career opportunity for a professional who is passionate about using their expertise to support VIT in its regulation of Victorian teachers. With knowledge of Office 365 applications and problem solving skills, the role will ensure VIT is well informed in areas of risk management, internal audit and compliance.
Be part of a forward-thinking, risk-based regulator where ideas and opinions are valued.
About the role
This role will require you to:
- Support the enhancement of the VIT's assurance program with a focus on risk management, internal audit and compliance.
- Support the delivery of VIT's internal audit plan, including supporting internal audits, monitoring and ensuring the timely implementation of audit recommendations.
- Provide support to the Office Services Team in relation to office set up and equipment management.
- Provide Administrative Support to key committees including the Audit Risk Management Finance Committee
About you
As an experienced administration officer, you will have sound and practical knowledge of Office 365 applications. You will have experience in organising and planning, and ideally a passion for child safety and experience working within the education sector.
In addition to this, as the successful candidate, you will have the following skills:
- Service Focus – Listens to others and actively seeks to meet customer needs; seeks ways to improve services; committed to delivering high quality outcomes to customers (internal and external).
- Flexibility – Adaptable and open to new ideas; accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort.
- Initiative and accountability – Proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them; takes responsibility for own actions.
- Teamwork – Collaborates and shares information; accommodates and works well with the different working styles; encourages resolution of conflict within the group.
Please note that due to operational requirements the successful incumbent will be required to work in our CBD office 5 days per week.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the attached position description.
To discuss this role further, please contact Rachelle Tippett, Risk and Regulatory Compliance Manager, Shared Services Branch on 8601 6232 or by email at ***************@vit.vic.edu.au.
Recruitment and selection process
Our recruitment and selection process is based on the public sector employment principles and will include the following overarching principles
- our decisions will be based on merit - we will assess each applicant's skills, knowledge, attributes and qualifications objectively against the key selection criteria
- we will be fair, reasonable and equitable - we will provide equal employment opportunities
- we will be objective
- we will comply with our privacy obligations during the recruitment and selection process.
During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.
The VIT is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and stakeholders.
Applications close: 11:59pm 8 April 2024
