Policy & Project Lead for Early Childhood Reform

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking an experienced project manager to provide policy advice and steer complex national legislative reforms aimed at improving child safety in the early childhood education and care sector. The role operates within the Early Childhood Strategy Division, in a supportive and collaborative team.

This fixed-term full-time appointment runs until 30 June 2027 and requires strong organisational, written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and/or policy development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Conceptual and analytical thinking.
• Highly organized and a team player.
• Experience in intergovernmental relations, governance or legislative development is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and policy advice for national legislative reforms.
• Collaborate within a supportive and collaborative team.
• Contribute to improving child safety across early childhood education and care.
• Engage with stakeholders across government as required.

Skills

Project management

Policy development

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Job description

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking an experienced project manager to provide policy advice and steer complex national legislative reforms aimed at improving child safety in the early childhood education and care sector. The role operates within the Early Childhood Strategy Division, in a supportive and collaborative team.

This fixed-term full-time appointment runs until 30 June 2027 and requires strong organisational, written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage