The Manager, Kindergarten Inclusion Policy and Reform Unit, will lead a team to design and deliver evidence-based reforms that strengthen the inclusion of children with disability across Victoriaￂ﾿s kindergarten system.

About the Role

The Manager, Kindergarten Inclusion Policy and Reform Unit, leads a team to design and deliver evidence-based reforms that strengthen the inclusion of children with disability across Victoria's kindergarten system. Drawing on a two-year research program, the role will establish a system-wide capability uplift program for kindergarten teachers and services and oversee its implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Working closely with the Inclusion Programs Unit, the Manager will ensure that new reforms complement existing inclusion supports and reflect operational experience. The role will also lead complex policy analysis, develop productive stakeholder relationships and provide authoritative advice to senior decision-makers on emerging issues, including changes arising from the NDIS Reform.

This fixed term position is available until 30 June 2029.

Attributes

To be successful in this role,



the incumbent will require the ability to:

- proactively identify, and critically evaluate operational and strategic contextual issues that will impact on policy reform options and program design
- articulates and conceptualise interdependent streams of work into a clear work program that defines success measures, roles and responsibilities, including governance processes to manage risks and maximise probability of success
- work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including experts in the design process, to understand user needs, obtain insights and input, as well as testing and validating policy and program options
- formulate and communicate policy options using a explicit narrative that reaches senior decision makers.

Qualifications and Experience

- Required: Tertiary qualifications in public policy, early childhood or relevant field
- Required: Experience in leading teams responsible for significant reform projects in high profile and sensitive contexts

📌 Manager, Kindergarten Inclusion Policy and Reform (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Melbourne