Preschool Field Officer

Preschool Field Officer
Part time, fixed-term position (5 months)
Play a pivotal role in supporting the participation of children with additional needs in kinder
$122,400 - $125,399 per annum (pro rata to be applied) plus Super
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Preschool Field Officer to join our Children, Young People and Families team on fixed-term, part time basis (16 hours per week) for 5 months.
Please note the start date for this opportunity will be just prior to the commencement of Term 1 2025.
About the Role
As a Preschool Field Officer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the capacity of early childhood education and care services to provide inclusive environments. Your work will support the wellbeing and development of children during their kindergarten years. You will provide consultative support, resources, and advice to early childhood educators, ensuring that children with additional needs can access and participate fully in their educational experiences.
About You
You are passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating inclusive environments where all children can thrive. Your experience in supporting children with additional needs, combined with your consultative approach, makes you an invaluable resource for educators and families. You are a proactive communicator, skilled in building relationships and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will assist services with funded kindergarten programs in Boroondara, helping them respond to the needs of children by creating high-quality, inclusive environments. You will engage with these services, providing information and addressing questions about the Preschool Field Officer Program. You will accept and act on referrals from early childhood services, families, and specialist agencies, developing strategies to encourage participation by children with disabilities, children from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, culturally and linguistically diverse families, and children at risk.
You will offer professional guidance, information, and support to educators on planning, implementing, and reviewing developmentally appropriate inclusive programs. You will provide resources and information to help educators meet the needs of children requiring additional support. Additionally, you will assist services in identifying professional development needs and opportunities for their staff.
Employment Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.
How to Apply
For any further information please refer to the Position Description, or contact Catherine Ogilvy (Team Leader - Preschool Field Officer) during business hours on 0418 349 739 for a confidential discussion.
If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our Careers Website.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Clearance. Additionally, some applicants may also be required to undergo a National Criminal History check and/or medical check as per the requirements of the role.
Working together
We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Boroondara Customer First Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide change initiative, the Customer Experience Improvement Strategy (CEIS).
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara