Description:
An exciting opportunity exists in the North Qld Region Early Childhood team for a motivated individual who has a passion for facilitating partnerships in the early years. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team in a temporary full-time capacity until 30 June 2024. In this role, you will work under the direction of the Manager, develop effective partnerships and support communities to implement place-based approaches to improve outcomes for children and families based on defined early childhood data. The successful candidate works with stakeholders and other identified partners to plan implementation of early childhood initiatives, including monitoring and evaluation to improve performance within the region. The North Queensland Regional Office base location can be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification AO6 Workplace Location Flexible Job ad reference QLD/NQR556704/24T Closing date 21-Apr-2024 Yearly salary $114115 - $121876 Fortnightly salary $4374.00 - $4671.50 Job duration Until 30 June 2024 unless otherwise determined Contact person Peter Demopoulos Contact details 0436 856 177Access the National Relay Service
Your Role
Responsibilities include:
- Implement early childhood specific initiatives, prioritising the participation and engagement of all children in development and learning pathways; and in quality transitions, that lead to successful educational outcomes and wellbeing.
- Undertake early childhood specific project-based work to ensure outcomes are delivered in a timely and effective manner.
- Prepare quality reports, submissions, briefs and correspondence associated with priority projects and initiatives.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and clients to collaborate on early years priorities relating to early childhood.
- Access and analyse information sources such as economic and demographic data, Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector performance data, regional development plans, local government planning documents, recommendations and papers to inform planning and coordination, advice and support.
- Identify local priorities and address emerging issues and trends to build community capacity and enhance performance to optimise quality outcomes for children.
- Implement strategies to identify regional and local early childhood needs including undertaking targeted activities and collaborating with clients and stakeholders.
- Provide early childhood advice to Manager to inform quality decision making.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.