Early Childhood Partnerships & Performance Advisor

Department of Education Victoria; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria – Swan Hill VIC is seeking a Performance & Planning Advisor (0.6 FTE) for a fixed-term engagement from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2028. The role sits in the Early Childhood Improvement Branch, within the North Western Region.

It focuses on high-quality early childhood education access, stakeholder collaboration and managing service agreements with funded organisations. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management, data-driven decision making and

Qualifications

• Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or a related field.
• Current Working With Children Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure access to and participation in high-quality early childhood education and care.
• Build partnerships with local government, community service organisations and early childhood providers.
• Manage service agreements between the Department of Education and funded organisations.
• Support local level implementation of government Early Childhood policy and initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Swan Hill VIC is seeking a Performance & Planning Advisor (0.6 FTE) for a fixed-term engagement from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2028. The role sits in the Early Childhood Improvement Branch, within the North Western Region.

It focuses on high-quality early childhood education access, stakeholder collaboration and managing service agreements with funded organisations. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management, data-driven decision making and