An exciting opportunity exists to join the Bayside Peninsula Early Childhood Improvement Branch for a fixed term position until June 2026. The Senior Kindergarten Improvement Advisor will lead and provide high level advice to the Early Childhood Improvement Branch team on complex matters within the Early Childhood sector. This role will maintain a portfolio of Early Childhood service providers with which they will lead improvement work and reform implementation. They will work to build the capacity of funded kindergarten services to continuously improve service quality, particularly through the implementation of the Early Childhood reforms.

The Senior Kindergarten Improvement Advisor will need to draw on experience and knowledge in an early learning context, administration of Early Childhood services and current pedagogical practices

This role will have some line management responsibilities within the team and be responsible for leading key improvement strategies across the Area.

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will have the following attributes and capabilities:

• Possess a strong understanding of the Early Childhood system
• Effective leadership and strategic planning skills with the ability to adapt to changing work priorities
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify solutions to complex problems and continuously improve processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the ability to build and develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Desirable: Early Childhood or other relevant tertiary qualification

Desirable : Recent relevant experience in a leadership role within an Early Childhood setting or other clearly relevant transferable experience, knowledge and skills

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check

How to Apply

Applications should include:

• a resume (no more than 2-pages) and
• a cover letter that outlines why you are suitable for the role with reference to the requirements of the role attributes and Key Selection Criteria (no more than three pages)

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

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 Nicola McCaul, Manager, Early Childhood Improvement Branch, Bayside Peninsula Area via (03) 8766 5631 or [email protected]

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.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 7 May 2025