Early Childhood Funding Advisor

**There are x2 VPS 3 Early Childhood Funding Advisor positions,**_fixed term_** until 30 June 2027**- **1.0 FTE - position 20014821**:

- **0.6 FTE - position** **20014859**

**About the Role**

The role of the Early Childhood Funding Advisor (ECFA) is to provide a range of program support services to funded agencies, Early Childhood Improvement Branch staff and the broader regional staff through providing quality, timely and effective customer service and advice. The ECFA will 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 Barwon area.

The role will:

- Provide support in maintaining accurate records in the relevant IT and funding systems in accordance with the relevant program business rules, with a focus on the Kindergarten Information Management System and Arrival.
- Support early childhood stakeholders including kindergartens, long day care centres and families with funding queries.
- Support the preparation of documentation, manage records and processes in line with policy guidelines.
- Provide systems support to the branch.
- The role will work closely with and receive some direction from the Senior Early Childhood Funding Advisor

**This role is located in the Early Childhood Improvement Branch,**Barwon Area, South-Western Victoria Region**, SRS.**

**Attributes**

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication abilities will also be beneficial in this role.

**Desirable**Qualifications and Experience**

Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in a related field.

**About the Division**

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 department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

**How to Apply**

Applications should include:

- a resume (no more than 2-pages) and
- a 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)

**Further Information**

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on Monday 22nd September 2025.