Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Early childhood
Location: Barwon South West
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1923204
About the Role
The Senior Kindergarten Improvement Advisor will lead and provide high level advice to the Early Childhood Improvement Branch team on complex matters within the Early Childhood sector. This role will maintain a portfolio of Early Childhood service providers with which they will lead improvement work and reform implementation. They will work to build the capacity of funded kindergarten services to continuously improve service quality, particularly through the implementation of the Early Childhood reforms.
The Senior Kindergarten Improvement Advisor will need to draw on experience and knowledge in an early learning context, administration of Early Childhood services and current pedagogical practices
This role will have some line management responsibilities within the team and be responsible for leading key improvement strategies across the Area.
This is a fixed term part-time (0.7FTE) opportunity until 30 June 2029.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
This role will have some line management responsibilities within the team and be responsible for leading key improvement strategies across the Area.
Attributes and Capabilities:
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
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.
How to Apply
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Applications should include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) and resume.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
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 Elizabeth Kwiatkowski via [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 Wednesday, 20 May 2026.