The Program Officer supports the delivery of departmental programs and initiatives by providing guidance and strategic support throughout the program lifecycle, while ensuring alignment with objectives in the local work areas.

About the Role

Early Childhood Funding Advisor, 0.6 FTE Fixed term 30/6/2027

Join a team-oriented high functioning branch in the Hume Merri-bek Area. The Early Childhood Funding Advisor is a program support role within the Early Childhood Improvement Branch that works closely with funded early childhood services and the broader regional staff.

The position will be required to:

- Work closely with sector providers to strengthen service delivery and support Best Start, Best Life reforms
- Coordinate and collect data for program areas and maintain accurate records for early childhood services
- Process funding and service agreement activities in accordance with the relevant program business rules and using a variety of business system

The role will suit an individual with strong communication, customer focus, planning, organisational and advanced computer skills.



You will have the ability to learn and develop knowledge of the early childhood sector and work as part of an area-based team focused of delivering improved outcomes for children.

Our branch works across on a range of projects and reform areas to build the capabilities of early childhood providers in our area, the local government areas of Hume and Merri-bek.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

About the Department

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

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Applications close Friday 16 October 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Early Childhood Funding Advisor (Loddon Shire)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Loddon Shire