Early Childhood Funding Advisor

3 days ago

Shepparton, Australia Department of Education Full time

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Part time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

**Grade**:VPSG3

**Occupation**: Early Childhood

**Location**: Shepparton

**Reference**: VG/DE/SRS/20014833AB


**About the Department**

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

**About the Group**

Schools and Regional Services (SRS) offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments. SRS regions serve as a bridge between the central office, schools, and service providers, ensuring smooth transitions for learners and achieving the department's ambitious targets. Each region includes divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.
This role is located in the Early Childhood Improvement Branch, Goulburn Area, North Eastern Region, SRS. The Early Childhood Improvement Branch implements key government Early Childhood policy, initiatives, reforms, and strategies at a local level.

**About the Role**

**This role is Fixed Term Part Time till 30/06/2027.**

The role of Early Childhood Funding Advisor (ECFA) provides a range of program support services to funded agencies, Early Childhood Performance & Planning Advisors and the broader regional staff.
The position will be required to work effectively to deliver quality, timely and effective customer service to managers, staff, agencies, clients and members of the public. The position will coordinate and collect data for program areas and maintain accurate records for services and program areas. The position will also process funding and service agreement activities in accordance with the relevant program business rules and using a variety of business systems.

**Attributes**

Are you an innovative, systems thinker with strong problem-solving skills? Do you thrive in a team environment and enjoy collaborating to achieve shared goals? We're looking for someone who can effectively navigate systems and processes to ensure accurate funding outcomes. Your ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and peers is essential to success in this role. You will have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

**Qualifications and Experience**

Demonstrated experience and expertise using SAMS2 and KIMS software is desirable but not essential.

**How to Apply**

Submit a cover letter no more than two pages addressing the key selection criteria.

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 16 June 2025.**

Applications close Monday 16 June 2025 at 11.59PM

Posted 02 June 2025

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