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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification or relevant experience in a related field.

THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN THE BARWON AREA, 0.8 FTE, FIXED TERM UNTIL 30 JUNE 2026

The role of the Senior Early Childhood Funding Advisor (SECFA) 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 SECFA 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.
As a Senior Early Childhood Funding Advisor, you will support early childhood services to apply for and access a range of early childhood funding, including Kindergarten Funding and funding to support vulnerable children and families. The role will require high level communication and planning skills and close attention to detail.

The role will:

• Provide support in the use of the relevant IT and funding systems, in accordance with the relevant program business rules.
• Support early childhood stakeholders including kindergartens, long day care centres and families with funding queries
• Build capacity of stakeholders to understand roles and responsibilities in implementing kindergarten funding
• Prepare funding reconciliation, documentation, manage records and processes in line with policy guidelines
• Utilise a range of funding systems to develop program related reports as required
• Lead analysis of key issues and trends in line with the funding and service agreements