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Early Childhood Performance and Planning AdvisorLocation: North East Region ALLJob Function: Early ChildhoodWork Type: Fixed term - full timeEarly Childhood Performance and Planning AdvisorProvide input into broad service system planning, service system development, service monitoring and funding allocation processes for the region.Contact: Joanne BruceJoanne.Bruce@education.vic.gov.auAn exciting opportunity exists to 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 Ovens Murray Area.The role of the Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisor involves understanding community needs and the service providers in the area of portfolio responsibility. Critical to the role is building relationships with a range of service providers and developing their capacity to deliver quality programs within their local communities, particularly for more vulnerable children and families. The role will require high level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.You will be required to provide input into broad service system planning, service system development, service monitoring and funding allocation processes for the region. The role requires you to demonstrate your conceptual and analytical ability through practical, solution-focused problem solving.Knowledge of the early childhood sector, community development or a related field is desirable but not essential.Provide advice and guidance to service providers to enable effective delivery of funded programs,Establish and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Local Government and kindergarten service providers,Manage governance arrangements and processes to ensure organisations comply with requirements of service and funding agreements,Contribute to the implementation of early childhood programs and policy reforms in Ovens Murray Area,Support and work collaboratively with Senior Early Childhood Performance and Planning Advisors and the Early Childhood Improvement Branch team.How to Apply: Applicants are advised to include a resume and a response to the Key Selection Criteria (maximum 3 pages).For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.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.Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact personInformation about the Department of Education''s operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au .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.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59pm on 23 July 2025.This search field captures job vacancies located in a specific town, city or region.Job Function The Job Function provides a comprehensive lists of job categories. Choose one or multiple job functions that most suit your experience.Department/Agency Many Departments and Agencies make up the Victorian Public sector, you can choose from all departments/agencies or select a particular one of choice.Work TypeClassification The numbers in the classification represent the level/grade of experience, where 1 is the least level of skill. For example, VPSG6 is a Senior Officer classification, however, this works in reverse for Executive Officer roles.Click HERE for further information.When entering words for a position title, the search will look at each word individually and bring back results where those words appear either collectively or individually.Reference If you already have a Reference No for a specific job, enter it here to speed up your searchKeywords eg. Account ManagerSalary Range $0 to $160,000+ per annum $0 $5K $10K $15K $20K $25K $30K $35K $40K $45K $50K $55K $60K $65K $70K $75K $80K $85K $90K $95K $100K $105K $110K $115K $120K $125K $130K $135K $140K $145K $150K $155K $160K+ Range $0 to $160,000+ will do an open search, use slider to select specific salary range. #J-18808-Ljbffr