Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisor

2 Positions - Part Time (0.6 FTE) 1 x Fixed Term and 1 x Ongoing

VPSG4 - $97,955 - $111,142

Location - Mallee Area - Mildura or Swan Hill office

About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

About the Group

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

This role is located in the Early Childhood Improvement Branch (ECIB), Mallee Area, North Western Victoria Region, SRS. The ECIB implements key government early childhood policy, initiatives, reforms, and strategies at a local level.

About the Role

The Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisor position focuses on ensuring that all children and families have access to, and participate in, high quality early childhood education and care. The role builds partnerships with key stakeholders, provides advice and support to local government, community service organisations and early childhood providers. A key responsibility of the role is managing service agreements between the Department of Education and funded organisations. The ECIB implements key government Early Childhood policy, initiatives, reforms, and strategies at a local area level.

Attributes

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide innovative solutions to complex issues. They will be able to build and develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively within a team. They will also have the capacity to effectively analyse data and utilise this to inform decision making skills and be able to work proactively and independently.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or a related field.

How to Apply

Submit a resume (max. 2 pages) and a cover letter (max. 3 pages) addressing the role attributes and Key Selection Criteria. Please advise in your application if you are applying for the ongoing position, the fixed term position or both.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

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.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Lisa Smyth, Manager, Early Childhood Improvement Branch, Mallee Area via 0408 264 662 or [email protected] to discuss details pertaining to the role prior to the submission of their application.

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 Friday 8 August 2025.