An exciting opportunity exists to work as part of a multidisciplinary, area-based team that is building the capabilities of early childhood service providers and focused on delivering improved outcomes for children in the Ovens Murray Area.

The role of the Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisor involves understanding community needs and the service providers in the area of portfolio responsibility. Critical to the role is building relationships with a range of service providers and developing their capacity to deliver quality programs within their local communities, particularly for more vulnerable children and families. The role will require high level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.

You will be required to provide input into broad service system planning, service system development, service monitoring and funding allocation processes for the region. The role requires you to demonstrate your conceptual and analytical ability through practical, solution-focused problem solving.

Knowledge of the early childhood sector, community development or a related field is desirable but not essential.

Position Details:

• Provide advice and guidance to service providers to enable effective delivery of funded programs,
• Establish and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Local Government and kindergarten service providers,
• Manage governance arrangements and processes to ensure organisations comply with requirements of service and funding agreements,
• Contribute to the implementation of early childhood programs and policy reforms in Ovens Murray Area,
• Support and work collaboratively with Senior Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisors and the Early Childhood Improvement Branch team.

Work Location: Ovens Murray Area - Benalla or Wodonga

How to Apply: Applicants are advised to include a resume and a response to the Key Selection Criteria (maximum 3 pages).

For further information please contact Joanne Bruce, Early Childhood Branch Manager, [email protected].

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.

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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 23 July 2025.