Early Childhood Funding Advisor

4 days ago


Latrobe Valley, Australia Department of Education Full time

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

**Salary**:$79,122 - $96,073

**Grade**:VPSG3

**Occupation**: Community Services

**Location**: Latrobe Valley

**Reference**: VG/DE/SRS/20014836

**1 x Part Time.8 EFT - Fixed Term (ending 30 June 2027)**

**Inner Gippsland - Office Locations, Leongatha or Moe - Hybrid Working Conditions Available**

**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, Inner Gippsland Area, South Eastern Victoria Region, Schools Regional Services. The Early Childhood Improvement Branch implements key government Early Childhood policy, initiatives, reforms, and strategies at a local level.

**About the Role**

The role of Funding Officer provides a range of program support services to funded agencies, 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**
- Collaborates well with others in a team environment.
- Experience working with data systems and data management.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Exceptional Customer Service skills
- High level of responsiveness
- Experience partnering with various stakeholders.

**How to Apply**

Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on Wednesday 18th June 2025.**

Applications close Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 11.59PM

Posted 04 June 2025



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