Funding and Project Officer (Early Childhood)

About the role

The Department of Education is recruiting a Funding and Project Officer for its Early Childhood Division, North Eastern Victoria Region. This is a fixed-term, part-time position until 30 June 2028. The officer supports the delivery of early childhood programs across the region through system support, data coordination and accurate record management, and also contributes to government reform initiatives and helps area teams monitor service performance.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on kindergarten funding policy, systems and guidelines, and escalate complex issues; support consistent regional funding practice and risk management.
• Represent regional priorities in statewide forums and support teams facing workforce gaps.
• Support early childhood reforms and help area teams monitor funded providers through service agreements, identify service gaps and emerging needs.
• Coordinate data collection, maintain accurate records and prepare regional reports.
• Coordinate key statewide processes and run projects that strengthen system improvement.

Required profile

• Strategic thinking and strong critical thinking to manage complex funding and program issues.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and the ability to work independently and across teams.
• Experience in program delivery, project management and operational planning, ideally in early childhood or government.
• Desirable: a relevant tertiary qualification in early childhood education and care.

Applications close 11:59pm on 12 November 2026 and must include a resume (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter responding to the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages). Preferred applicants may be asked to complete a police check.