Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisor

5 days ago

Ballarat, Australia Department of Education Full time

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Department of Education

**Salary**: $109,730 - $132,764

Occupation: Early Childhood

Reference: VG/DE/SRS/20003458


**Work Type**
Ongoing - FTE - 0.8

**About the Role**

An exciting opportunity exists to work as part of a multidisciplinary, area-based team that is building the capabilities of early childhood service providers and focused on delivering improved outcomes for children in the Central Highlands Area.

The Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisor will have a focus on ensuring that all children and families have access to, and participate in, high quality early childhood education and care. The role builds partnerships with key stakeholders, provides advice and support to local government, community service organisations and early childhood providers. A key responsibility of the role is managing service agreements between the Department of Education and funded organisations. The role will work with other team members to implement key government Early Childhood policy, initiatives, reforms and strategies at a local level.

The role will require high-level interpersonal, analytical, negotiation and communication skills, along with experience in project and programme management. In some instances the role may supervise other team members and be required to clearly define role expectations, monitor performance, provide timely and constructive feedback and facilitate employee development to further enhance their contribution to the area team.

Key responsibilities of the role may include:

- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Utilisation of systems
- Establishing and manage relationships with and between stakeholders and clients
- Leading programs as part of the Early Childhood Improvement Branch to deliver shared objectives
- Working collaboratively with other area and regional staff to achieve alignment and consistency of program goals
- Monitoring compliance and risk in relation to provider service agreements
- Identifying emerging service gaps or needs in the delivery of Early Childhood policy
- Facilitating the resolution of complex stakeholder issues
- Contributing to the development and implementation of strategies to facilitate greater integration between Early Childhood service providers to achieve better outcomes for children and their families
- Managing the implementation of service initiatives to achieve stated objectives and outcomes.

**Attributes**

**Desirable Qualifications and Experience**

Desirable : Relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood education or a related discipline.

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on Monday 3rd of December 2024

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