Permanent Part Time - 22.8 Hours Per week.
Salary: As per Early Childhood Education Employee's Agreement $61.72 per hour plus 12% superannuation
Location: Various preschools across Latrobe City
Department: Family Services
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
The Role
Our Preschool Field Officer plays a crucial role in supporting our preschool teams to facilitate the engagement of children with additional needs into Latrobe Preschools, as well as building the capacity of Early Childhood Educators to provide an inclusive preschool experience for all children across the Latrobe City.
About You
You will have a demonstrated understanding and ability to apply the practice principles and child outcomes of the VEYLDF in their PSFO role along with expertise and knowledge of specialist referral networks that bridge the gap between kindergarten and specialist services.
You'll also need:
* Degree Qualified Early Childhood Educator
* Experience and/or a qualification in Special Education or Disability Services is desirable
* A comprehensive understanding of typical and atypical early childhood development, as well as the potential impact of additional needs on a child's learning, well‐being and development.
* A demonstrated understanding of how to facilitate change and experience with capacity building strategies including collaboration, consultation and coaching.
* Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative partnerships with other professionals, build and manage a diverse range of networks and form positive working relationships with early childhood professionals.
* The ability to self‐manage a demanding schedule, prioritise time critical matters and provide an efficient service that meets the needs of all stakeholders.
* A current Victorian Drivers Licence
Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
Our salaries are competitive, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast‐growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website. Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 22 March 2026.
Contact Nick Hodson, Coordinator Early Learning & Care Preschools on 0418 659 898 for a confidential discussion.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high‐quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
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