Kindergarten Quality & Readiness Advisor - 0.8FTE

Department of Education; Mirboo North; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Victoria is seeking an experienced Kindergarten Improvement Advisor to work with funded kindergarten services, improving quality through reflective discussion, advice and capacity building under the Early Childhood Improvement Branch. The 0.8 FTE, fixed-term position runs until 30 June 2029 at Coburg Office.

You should have a background in early childhood education, strong interpersonal, negotiation and analytic skills, and the ability to translate policy into

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational context with a strong understanding of the early childhood education and care system.
• Ability to translate policy into practice and provide high-quality professional learning for kindergarten staff.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support funded kindergarten services to improve service quality.
• Build capacity through reflective discussion, advice and professional learning.
• Contribute to rollout of school readiness funding and Best Start Best Life reforms.
• Collaborate with branches and services across the region.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor degree or postgraduate qualifications in Education – Early Childhood

Recent relevant experience in an early childhood setting

Job description

The Department of Education in Victoria is seeking an experienced Kindergarten Improvement Advisor to work with funded kindergarten services, improving quality through reflective discussion, advice and capacity building under the Early Childhood Improvement Branch. The 0.8 FTE, fixed-term position runs until 30 June 2029 at Coburg Office.

You should have a background in early childhood education, strong interpersonal, negotiation and analytic skills, and the ability to translate policy into