This role is located in the Early Childhood Division, North East Victoria Region, SRS. The Early Childhood Division leads the delivery of early childhood reforms, programs and initiatives across the region. The division works in partnership with regional and central teams, service providers and key stakeholders to improve access, participation, quality and outcomes for children and families.

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 Division, North East Victoria Region, SRS. The Early Childhood Division leads the delivery of early childhood reforms, programs and initiatives across the region. The division works in partnership with regional and central teams, service providers and key stakeholders to improve access, participation, quality and outcomes for children and families.

About the Role

The primary responsibilities of this role is to:

- Support the department to deliver Government's reform agenda/strategic directions for early childhood through a combination of strategic projects in collaboration with area, regional, and central office teams.
- Work with area,



regional and central office staff to promote and support regional and state-wide consistency of policy implementation for area Early Chidhood Improvement Branch staff.
- Work with area Managers of Early Childhood Improvement and other regional and central office staff to ensure consistent, high quality monitoring and management of early childhood providers' performance and service agrements across the region by area based Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisors.
- Provide high-level advice, both centrally and regionally, on issues affecting regional Early Childhood service delivery by third party providers.
- Promote and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the department, including staff from the Quality Assessment and Regulatory Division, and with responsible central Divisions to ensure consistently high quality professional practice.
- Support the consistent regional implementation of reform activities in partnership with Executive Directors Early Childhood Implementation.

Attributes

- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and drive strategic initiatives in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively across regional and central teams, service providers, and external partners.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the capacity to provide high-quality advice on complex issues affecting early childhood service delivery.
- Proven ability to support consistent implementation of policy, reform, and program initiatives across diverse settings and teams.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including fostering collaboration, supporting continuous improvement,



and promoting high-quality qualified practice.
- Sound understanding of the early childhood sector, including quality, participation, performance monitoring, and service delivery fram eworks.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and achieve outcomes in a complex service delivery environment.

Qualifications and Experience

- Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood/Education (Or other relevant field)

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check.

How to Apply

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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 Robyn Bourke, Early Childhood Divison Executive Director via (03) 7022 0*** or ************@education.vic.gov.au.

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 05 October 2026

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