Children's Services Authorised Officer

3 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Education Full time

Children's Services Authorised Officer's (VPS4)| Full Time| Ongoing
- 4 x full time, on-going positions available
- VPS4 grade: $92,332- $104,762+ super
- Usual hours of work: Full time, 38 hours per week.
- Usual work location: Multiple positions and locations based in the South and North Western Victoria Regions - refer to position description.

The Opportunity
The Department of Education is currently seeking several staff to support with the compliance and quality assessment of early education services, maximising high quality learning outcomes for all children attending their services. This interesting role will allow you the opportunity to promote quality improvement and strive to support centres to deploy best practice outcomes. You will do this by visiting centres and services in your regional area, assessing and monitoring compliance in adherence to the Education and Care Services National Law 2010 (National Law), Victorian Children's Services Act 1996 (Children's Services Act) and Child Safe Standards.

**Location**:
There is a choice of three office locations that cover a broad geographical area of services. As an example, if you choose the Coburg location this will cover services located in the North Western Victoria Region including Preston, Mernda and Eltham.
**The choice of office locations are**: Ballarat, Coburg and Footscray.
The role will occasionally include overnight stays. Please refer to the Preference sheet to nominate your preferred office location.
For further details about this position, including core duties, refer to the position description and the attached Frequently Asked Questions document.
About You
Suited to someone that thrives on having diverse responsibilities, you will:

- Have strong attention to detail.
- Be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of groups.
- Be methodical in approach.
- Have a willingness to learn.

For You
Rewarding on many levels, you will be working in an important role that makes a difference, offered a competitive remuneration, including suitable and relevant allowances, provided a flexible hybrid working model in which you will have the variety of working days in the office and visiting services, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that delivers training and upskilling opportunities.
How To Apply
- A resume. No more than 2 pages is preferable.
- Responses to the key selection criteria contained in the position description. Up to two paragraphs for each. You can find helpful information on how to respond to key selection criteria at: How to write key selection criteria (careers.vic.gov.au)
- Nomination of preferred office location as per ‘Preference sheet'

Recruitment information sessions
Vacant positions in other locations
Further information
Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children's Check and Victorian drivers licence.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
**Applications close**: 20 February 2024



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