Shape the establishment of Early Learning Victoria and the design and delivery of the first ever Victorian Government owned and operated Early Learning and Childcare Centres, as part of the Best Start Best Life initiative. Join us in creating the culture of an exciting new division in the Department of Education and contribute to the establishment and operation of innovative, excellence-driven Early Learning and Childcare Centres.
This role is a 24-month fixed term role until 30 June 2026 About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society
About Early Learning Victoria The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated, Early Learning and Childcare Centres, offering childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep, where applicable. We are working with local government and the community to plan each centre, and we are looking for people who are passionate about early childhood education. These centres will be co-located with schools, hospitals, TAFEs and major employers, and may be co-located maternal and child health services and playgroups for convenient access. The first four will open in 2025, with all 50 open by 2032. Early Learning Victoria is being set up as a new business unit within the Department of Education to establish and operate the 50 centres. We are building a team of high performers, that are willing to be work adaptively to achieve this ambitious reform agenda
About the Role You will contribute to and support the Pedagogy and Practice team to develop and manage policy, priority projects and centre support materials as required. This may involve drafting policy and program content, developing training and presentation resources and working closely with both central and centre based teams to achieve best practice outcomes. The Pedagogy and Practice team's work requires collaboration, drawing on practitioner experience, evidence and research, and educational expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to influence and support the establishment of Early Learning Victoria in a way that enhances children's learning and development outcomes
Your duties will include
Providing administrative, IT and tracking support for briefing processes, stakeholder engagements, meetings and other activities as requiredDeveloping communications products, such as presentations, meeting minutes, and training materialsDeveloping a comprehensive understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards and the Education and Care Services National Law in order to provide advice and support to central and centre based teamsUsing your analytical skills, knowledge of the early childhood sector and strong communication and stakeholder management skills to support effective policy development and implementationWork closely with central and centre based teams to assist in them achieving best practice outcomesQualifications and Experience The successful candidate will demonstrate experience and ability in
Policy development and design, including strong analytical, conceptual, and written communication skillsPlanning and managing timeframes, understanding the political and organizational environmentCollaborating and building relationships within the department, government, and with external stakeholdersRecent practical experience within the early childhood education sectorRelevant tertiary qualification in early childhood educationUnderstanding of the early childhood sector at a provider level is highly regardedHow to apply Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role in line with the duties, required capabilities and the Key Selection Criteria
Further Information
For more details on this position please see attached position description. For more information about Early Learning Victoria and the Early Learning and Childcare Centre initiative, please contact Josh Rayson via ******. For further information about the role, please contact Helen Wolfe, ******
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 . Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au . Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person via phone or email to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Preferred applicants may be required to have a Working with Children Check, a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence
Applications close 11:59pm on 12 July 2024 48 jobs are currently listed for Department of Education
Job type:Full time / 30/06/2026
Job classification:VPSG4
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