Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisor

2 days ago

Shepparton, Australia Department of Education Full time

**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 Victoria 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 is a Fixed Term Full Time role till 31/12/2025.**

The Early Childhood Performance & Planning Advisor (ECPAPA) position focuses 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 area level.

**Attributes**

**Qualifications and Experience**

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

**How to Apply**

Provide a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close 11.59pm on Friday 5 September 2025.

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