Lead, Kindergarten Inclusion Policy & Reform

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Victoria seeks a Manager for Kindergarten Inclusion Policy and Reform to lead a team delivering evidence-based reforms that strengthen inclusion for children with disability across the kindergarten system. The role will guide a two-year research program and establish a system-wide capability uplift for teachers and services.

The successful candidate will oversee implementation, monitoring and evaluation, coordinate with the Inclusion Programs Unit, and provide

Qualifications

• Must hold tertiary qualifications in public policy, early childhood or a related field.
• Experience leading teams responsible for significant reform projects in high profile and sensitive contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to design and deliver evidence-based reforms strengthening inclusion of children with disability in Victoria’s kindergarten system.
• Oversee implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the capability uplift program for kindergarten teachers and services.
• Provide authoritative policy and program advice to senior decision-makers, including on NDIS Reform impacts.
• Build productive stakeholder relationships across internal and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in public policy or early childhood

Job description

Department of Education in Victoria seeks a Manager for Kindergarten Inclusion Policy and Reform to lead a team delivering evidence-based reforms that strengthen inclusion for children with disability across the kindergarten system. The role will guide a two-year research program and establish a system-wide capability uplift for teachers and services.

The successful candidate will oversee implementation, monitoring and evaluation, coordinate with the Inclusion Programs Unit, and provide