An exciting opportunity to be part of the Loddon-Campaspe Area Early Childhood Improvement Branch. The position will suit someone who can work both autonomously and within a team, and has experience leading early childhood teachers.
The Kindergarten Improvement Advisor role is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Loddon-Campaspe Area Early Childhood Improvement Branch. You will be supporting the implementation of Best Start, Best Life Reform including the roll-out and embedding of 15 hours of three-year-old kindergarten, Pre-Prep (up to 30 hours of four-year-old kindergarten) and Early Years Learning Networks. The position will need to draw on past experience and knowledge in an early childhood education context. The position will suit someone who can work both autonomously and within a team, and has experience leading early childhood teachers.
Role Purpose
This role is Fixed Term till 30 June 2027
The Kindergarten Improvement Advisor role is an exciting prospect to be part of the Loddon-Campaspe Area Early Childhood Improvement Branch. You will be supporting the implementation of Best Start, Best Life Reform including the roll-out and embedding of 15 hours of three-year-old kindergarten, Pre-Prep (up to 30 hours of four-year-old kindergarten) and Early Years Learning Networks. The position will need to draw on past experience and knowledge in an early childhood education context. The position will suit someone who can work both autonomously and within a team, and has experience leading early childhood teachers.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this position you will require significant experience and expertise in early childhood pedagogy and practice, and the ability to build practice change at a service and system level. This position will suit someone who can work both autonmously and within a team, and has a significant experience leading early childhood teams.
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions. In your application please provide a response to the Key Selection Criteria outline in the Position Description.
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 Lucy Medley– Manager via email ***********@education.vic.gov.au
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Applications close 11:59pm on Monday, 1 December 2025