Strategic Project Officer - Kindergarten Inclusion Reform

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Victoria is seeking two VPS4 Project Officers to support the Kindergarten Inclusion Policy Reform Unit in delivering key inclusion reform initiatives and preparing the kindergarten sector for Thriving Kids implementation.

These fixed-term roles will strengthen inclusion capability and workforce capacity to support referrals to Thriving Kids across Victorian kindergarten settings, with duties spanning coordination, research, stakeholder liaison, procurement support,

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder relationships.
• Initiative and problem-solving to contribute policy reform ideas and improvements.
• Collaborative and responsive approach across teams and priorities.
• Interest in contributing to policy reform strengthening inclusion in Victorian kindergarten settings.

Responsibilities

• Program and project coordination within the subject matter of kindergarten inclusion reform.
• Research and options analysis to inform policy development and implementation.
• Stakeholder engagement and secretariat functions with a wide network of external stakeholders including teachers, inclusion professionals, clinicians, peak bodies and families; cross-departmental and government colleagues.
• Procurement and contract management assistance.
• Support corporate functions and processes, including reporting, briefings and correspondence, and budget management.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Communication

Budget management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in public policy or early childhood

Job description

The Department of Education in Victoria is seeking two VPS4 Project Officers to support the Kindergarten Inclusion Policy Reform Unit in delivering key inclusion reform initiatives and preparing the kindergarten sector for Thriving Kids implementation.

These fixed-term roles will strengthen inclusion capability and workforce capacity to support referrals to Thriving Kids across Victorian kindergarten settings, with duties spanning coordination, research, stakeholder liaison, procurement support,