Kindergarten Improvement Advisor

Description:

This is a Full-Time, Ongoing Role.
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) provides expertise at central, regional, and local levels to enhance learning and development outcomes. With 17 areas across four regions, supported by five central divisions, SRS ensures seamless collaboration between central offices, schools, and service providers to achieve ambitious departmental goals.
The Early Childhood Improvement Branch drives local implementation of government policies and reforms, including Pre-Prep and Best Start, Best Life. Focused on improving service quality, the branch supports kindergarten programs and initiatives that enhance outcomes for children.
About the Role
Mallee Early Childhood Improvement Branch as a Kindergarten Improvement Advisor, based in Mildura or Swan Hill. This role supports funded kindergartens to enhance service quality and implement reforms like Best Start, Best Life. Strong experience in early learning, curriculum delivery, and the VEYLDF is essential, with skills in collaboration, analysis, and group facilitation highly valued.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
* Building strong relationships with funded services.
* Using problem-solving skills and department systems to manage service needs.
* Analysing data and evidence to support educationally disadvantaged children.
* Fostering collaboration between services, schools, and communities.
* Advising on reform delivery and funding allocation.
* Implementing quality assurance measures to ensure early childhood reforms are delivered in line with Departmental requirements.
* Provide advice to Early Childhood Branch Manager on delivery issues, operational perspective and policy implications.
Attributes:
* Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities.
* Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
* Analytical skills to inform decision-making.
Qualifications:
* Required: Current Working with Children Check
* Required: Tertiary Early Childhood Education qualification
* Desirable: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
* Required: Experience in early childhood settings or transferable knowledge.
How to Apply
Submit a resume (max. 2 pages) and a cover letter (max. 3 pages) addressing the role attributes and Key Selection Criteria.
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 lisa.smyth@education.vic.gov.au 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 Sunday 27 April 2025.