Regional Funding & Projects Lead, Early Childhood

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 85.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Education & Training, Victoria seeks a Funding and Project Officer (Fixed Term, Part Time) to support early childhood programs across NEVR. The role focuses on system support, data coordination and accurate records, contributing to reform initiatives and monitoring service performance.

It requires strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and experience in program delivery within government contexts.

Formación

• Strategic thinking and decision making.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving.
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Experience in program delivery and project management.
• Data use to inform decisions and drive improvement.
• Knowledge of early childhood or government context.

Responsabilidades

• Provide advice and guidance on kindergarten funding policy, systems and guidelines, and expedite complex issues as required.
• Support consistent regional funding practice, including assisting with the resolution of complex issues and contributing to risk management and escalation processes.
• Represent regional priorities in statewide forums and support teams experiencing workforce gaps.
• Strengthen consistent understanding of roles, responsibilities, and quality practice.
• Support delivery of government early childhood reforms and priorities.
• Support Area teams with the monitoring and performance of funded early childhood services providers, via service agreements, identify service gaps and emerging service needs.
• Coordinate data collection, maintain accurate records, and prepare regional reports.
• Coordinate key statewide processes and undertake projects that strengthen system improvement.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Program management

Data analysis

Educación

Relevant tertiary qualification in early childhood education and care

Descripción del empleo

Department of Education & Training, Victoria seeks a Funding and Project Officer (Fixed Term, Part Time) to support early childhood programs across NEVR. The role focuses on system support, data coordination and accurate records, contributing to reform initiatives and monitoring service performance.

It requires strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and experience in program delivery within government contexts.