Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Early childhood
Location: Hume
Reference: VG/SRS/20011666
Kindergarten Improvement Advisor - Full Time Fixed Term to 05/08/2026
The role of the Kindergarten Improvement Advisor (KIA) is to advise, support and build the capacity of funded kindergarten services across the Ovens Murray Area (Alpine, Benalla, Indigo, Mansfield, Towong, Wangaratta and Wodonga) to continuously improve service quality. The role is in the North East Victorian Region, based in the either the Wodonga or Benalla office.
The role will advise, support and build the capacity of funded kindergarten services to continuously improve service quality, particularly through the implementation of school readiness funding, subsidised Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, and the introduction and implementation of the Pre-Prep reform which will scale up kindergarten delivery to 30 hours per week in the year before school entry and provide quality pedagogical practices, and influence practices through evidenced-based strategies.
You will need to draw on your experience in an educational context and have a strong understanding of the early childhood education and care system. The role will actively seek to provide high quality opportunities for early childhood professionals to work and learn together, using data to identify and reflect on local issues and problems of practice, developing solutions that will lead to improved outcomes for children.
This role requires leadership skills, well development problem solving and stakeholder management skills. The ability to form strong relationships and networks with early childhood providers is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
The role requires you to consult, liaise with and influence key stakeholders, find innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues, and apply extensive knowledge of the early childhood sector and the local community to inform decisions and advice to stakeholders.
You will oversee quality assurance mechanisms used to monitor early childhood reforms, have a sound understanding of current research and developments in the early childhood sector, plus the ability to identify implications and opportunities.
The work in our area is complex and requires expertise in working with dynamic and diverse communities. We have a high number of children and families experiencing vulnerability which requires a great deal of support from our team to ensure access, participation and inclusion is maintained, not just for attendance but also in quality service provision.
The role of the KIA is a specialised position and requires not only Bachelor of Early Childhood qualifications or equivalent but also needs a person that has had various experience within, either the sector or working for government. As the key component of the role is to advise, support and build capacity of funded kinder programs the applicant needs to have an in-depth understanding of pedagogy and sector knowledge.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages).
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.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday 24 July 2025.