AddressAbout the Department
The Department of Education leads the delivery of education and development services to children, young people and adults both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services, non-government schools and training programs.
Information about the structure of the department, including details about each of our Ministers, key staff, regional offices, strategy and annual reports are available at: People and structure: Department of Education | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
The department is delivering Disability Inclusion to transform the way students with a disability are supported in Victorian Government schools. Disability Inclusion is providing a range of supports, tools, guidance and training to ensure schools can provide an inclusive environment for all members of their school community. Disability Inclusion is also delivering a new tiered funding approach and strength-based process to identify students¿ strengths and needs.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the department. The department acknowledges and respects Aboriginal cultures, its values and practices, and is committed to take actions to provide support to Aboriginal people employed by the department.
Role Context
Schools and Regional Services comprises 17 areas within four regions across the state, as well as 5 central divisions. The responsibilities of Schools and Regional Services include:
· service delivery - including performance, contract management, funding delivery and acquittal
· program implementation - including detailed implementation planning and delivery
· local area engagement, advice, support and partnerships
· workforce capability development, professional practice leadership and delivery
· emergency management - including critical incident response
· supporting strong regional partnerships with early childhood services, schools and other education providers to deliver high-quality services and outcomes with a 0-18 focus.
The regional model is designed to:
· connect between central government policy and the delivery of high quality services to Victorians
· drive outcomes across all stages of learning through expert advice and support
· connect with families, service providers, schools and communities
· lead, collaborate and partner at a local level to overcome social and economic challenges facing our communities, towns and cities
· deliver health, wellbeing and support services to children, young people and their families to assist them in their learning and development
· improve connectedness and transitions between important points in a child¿s life - such as between early childhood, kindergarten, school and tertiary education
· assist and support children and young people who are vulnerable, disengaged, and those with disabilities or challenging behaviour.
