The Department of Education's Multicultural and Refugee Supports Unit seeks a responsive, flexible and highly motivated officer to join our friendly and fast-paced team.

The Policy Advisor will undertake a range of tasks that contribute towards strategic policy and team projects at every stage of the policy and program cycle. This will include research, analysis, development of policy options and the preparation of briefs and other documentation. The Policy Advisor may have responsibility for key projects and/or stakeholder relationships and will regularly work alongside others in the Unit to support other activities.

This role is available from 1 January 2027 ongoing, though there may be an opportunity to commence earlier (September/October 2026) due to upcoming leave arrangements within the team.

• managing refugee education supports for students and related programs/contracts, including the Refugee Education Support Program, the Schools Support Program, and Learning Beyond the Bell;
• administering key multicultural initiative and working in partnership with culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse community stakeholders;
• policy and programs supporting a culturally inclusive and respectful school environment, including the Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools policy;
• providing advice to stakeholders regarding multicultural access and equity issues affecting schools and their students, such as needs of refugees and asylum seekers, engaging with parents and families, and multicultural inclusion;
• supporting and/or engaging with stakeholders on other complimentary tasks or initiatives, including whole-of-government work to support refugee settlement;
• delivery of the Victorian Government's Early Intervention Sports and Activities Menu.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a related discipline.
• Experience working in a school, or knowledge of Victoria's school system.

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