Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Early childhood
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1913034
About the Department
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 Implementation Division (ECID), North Eastern Victoria Region, SRS. The ECID implements key government early childhood policy, initiatives, reforms, and strategies at a regional level.
About the Role
This is a fixed term, part time role until 30-JUN-2027.
The Funding and Project Officer supports the delivery of early childhood programs through system support, data coordination, and accurate record management. The role also contributes to government reform initiatives and assists area teams in monitoring service performance and identifying opportunities for consistency and improvement.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Regional leadership and expert advice
Program delivery, monitoring, and reform implementation
Attributes
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Strategic thinking and decision making
Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making to manage complex funding and program issues.
Communication and collaboration
Excellent stakeholder engagement and the ability to work independently and across teams to influence outcomes.
Program, project, and operational capability
Experience in program delivery, project management, and operational planning, ideally in early childhood or government.
Data, systems, and co
ntinuous improvement focus
Confidence using data and systems to inform decisions, improve performance, and support high-quality service delivery.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood or a related discipline.
How to Apply
Applications should include:
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.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Nelly Bossick – Early Childhood Quality Participation and Access Manager via Ph 8766 5633 or email [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 the 30th March 2026.