Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Early childhood
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/ECE/1882674
About the Division
The Early Learning Operations and Monitoring (ELOM) Division leads core funding, policy, operational and monitoring functions for funded Three and Four-Year-Old kindergarten programs in Victoria.
The Division consists of two branches:
The division works closely with other divisions across Early Childhood Education (ECE) Group and early childhood staff in Regions and Areas. ELOM plays a key role in providing input and expertise into the planning and implementation of Best Start, Best Life reform activities as well as providing advice and support to Early Childhood Improvement Branches. ELOM also works in consultation with key sector peak bodies and stakeholders.
About the Role
12 month fixed-term position from November 2025
An exciting, fixed-term position is currently available within the Early Learning Operations and Monitoring Division of the Department of Education. The role is part of a high performing, supportive team, passionate about improving outcomes for children.
Within the Partnerships and Multicultural Inclusion unit, the Senior Program Advisor will provide program oversight, policy advice and strategic support for targeted initiatives to strengthen kindergarten participation for children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. The programs include the CALD Outreach Initiative, the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) Family Learning Support Program, the Foundation House Early Years Program, fka Children's Services (fkaCS) Cultural Inclusion Support, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) CALD Kindergarten Participation Project and early childhood language services.
The Senior Program Advisor will:
The successful candidate may be required to work flexibly across other team priorities and workstreams.
The Division has a strong culture of supporting flexible working arrangements and full or part-time candidates will be considered.
Capabilities
Please see the required capabilities below:
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
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 Sarah Riddle, Manager, Partnerships and Multicultural Inclusion Unit, at [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 Monday 15 September 2025.