Title:  Adviser, Program Design and Delivery

Requisition ID:  10798
Work Type:  Ongoing Full Time
Fixed Term Period:  Not Applicable
Location:  Melbourne - CBD
Date Posted:  3 Aug 2026

What you’ll do
In this role, you will:

  • Plan and deliver in-person and online capability development modules and events, coordinating speaker engagement, session design and delivery, participant engagement and communications and promotional collateral
  • Support program evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement
  • Prepare high-quality learning and development documentation, briefings, correspondence, submissions and reports
  • monitor coaching panels and support event evaluation activities
  • build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • keep accurate and complete records, including invoicing, in line with legislative and organisational requirements.

Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from professionals who model the Victorian public sector values. We’re looking for a positive, proactive team member committed to continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • experience designing and delivering capability development modules, events or organisational development initiatives
  • demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering projects in a dynamic environment
  • excellent writing and communication skills
  • strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
  • sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • adaptability and the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities
  • experience working in the public sector or another large, complex organisation.

Who we are
The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.

Why join us?
You'll have the opportunity to shape capability development that supports the Victorian Public Sector to deliver outcomes for the community. Working with a collaborative team, you'll lead meaningful projects, influence learning across government and help build capability where it matters most.

We offer:  

  • Flexible and hybrid work
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives
  • Inclusive work environment, including workplace adjustments

How to apply:
Submit your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and why you’re interested in the role. You do not need to supply individual responses to the key selection criteria.

For further information and key selection criteria, please see the Position Description.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday, 17 August 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Request for reasonable adjustments:
The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.

Other relevant information:
A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.

Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.