Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisor

**There are x2 VPS 4 Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisor positions,**_fixed term_** until 30 June 2027**- **1.0 FTE - position 20014820**:

- **0.6 FTE - position 20014858**

**About the Role**

The Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisor (ECPAPA) positions are located in the Barwon Area and 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 Early Childhood Improvement Branch implements key government Early Childhood policy, initiatives, reforms, and strategies at a local level.

**This role is located in the Early Childhood Improvement Branch, Barwon Area, South Western Victoria Region, School Regional Services (SRS).**

**Attributes**

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or a related field.

**How to Apply**

Applications should include:

- Resume (no more than 2-pages) and
- Cover letter that outlines why you are suitable for the role with reference to the requirements of the role, attributes and Key Selection Criteria (no more than three pages)

**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.

**About the Branch**

The Early Childhood Improvement Branch implements key government Early Childhood policy, initiatives, reforms, and strategies at a local level. The Early Childhood Improvement Branch ensures a dedicated team supports Early Childhood providers and services in Areas. The Branch has multiple responsibilities, including supporting services with kindergarten programs and the implementation of the suite of Early Childhood reforms including, Pre-Prep, three-year-old kindergarten and the Best Start, Best Life reforms, as well as driving improvement in service delivery and outcomes for children across the Early Childhood sector.

**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.

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on Tuesday 23rd September