Funding and Project Officer

About the Role

The Funding and Project Officer supports the delivery of early childhood programs through system support, data coordination, and accurate record management. The role also contributes to government reform initiatives and assists area teams in monitoring service performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Coordinate and collect data for program areas and maintain accurate records.
• Provide system and program support, including the use of KIMS, Arrival, and other IT platforms.
• Support the implementation of Government priorities including program reform and policy.
• Assist Area teams with the monitoring of funded early childhood service providers, via service agreements, identifying gaps and emerging service needs.
• Undertake project management work to support ongoing Early Childhood system improvement and reform initiatives.
• Work across region, central and area teams to support the operations of the Early Childhood programs across the region.

Attributes

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Strong decision-making abilities using critical thinking and problem solving skills to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with peers and stakeholders, and work proactively and independently.
• Experience in program development and project management, ideally in the early childhood sector.
• Strong operational planning skills and the ability to provide advice on resource allocation to support priority outcomes.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

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

How to Apply

Applications should include:

• a resume (no more than 2-pages) and
• a cover letter that responds to each of the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 2-pages).

About the Department

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.

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.

This role is located in the Early Childhood Implementation Division (ECID), South Eastern Victoria Region, SRS. The ECID implements key government early childhood policy, initiatives, reforms, and strategies at a regional level.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

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For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Carol Coulson - Manager via or

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 05 October 2025.