Children's Services Authorised Officer

Children's Services Authorised Officer's (VPS4)| Full Time| Ongoing

• 4 x full time, on-going positions available
• VPS4 grade: $92,332- $104,762+ super
• Usual hours of work: Full time, 38 hours per week.
• Usual work location: Multiple positions and locations based in the

– refer to position description.
The Opportunity
The Department of Education is currently seeking several staff to support with the compliance and quality assessment of early education services, maximising high quality learning outcomes for all children attending their services. This interesting role will allow you the opportunity to promote quality improvement and strive to support centres to deploy best practice outcomes. You will do this by visiting centres and services in your regional area, assessing and monitoring compliance in adherence to the Education and Care Services National Law 2010 (National Law), Victorian Children's Services Act 1996 (Children's Services Act) and Child Safe Standards.
Location:
There is a choice of three office locations that cover a broad geographical area of services. As an example, if you choose the Coburg location this will cover services located in the North Western Victoria Region including Preston, Mernda and Eltham.
The choice of office locations are: Ballarat, Coburg and Footscray.
The role will occasionally include overnight stays. Please refer to the Preference sheet to nominate your preferred office location.
For further details about this position, including core duties, refer to the position description and the attached Frequently Asked Questions document.
About You
Suited to someone that thrives on having diverse responsibilities, you will:

• Have strong attention to detail.
• Be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of groups.
• Be methodical in approach.
• Have a willingness to learn.

While you will ideally have compliance or investigative experience or experience working in an early learning environment with a deep understanding of the legislations and National Quality Framework, this is preferrable and not essential. Candidates with suitably transferrable skills will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
For You
Rewarding on many levels, you will be working in an important role that makes a difference, offered a competitive remuneration, including suitable and relevant allowances, provided a flexible hybrid working model in which you will have the variety of working days in the office and visiting services, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that delivers training and upskilling opportunities.
How To Apply
Your application will need to include:

• A resume. No more than 2 pages is preferable.
• Responses to the key selection criteria contained in the position description. You can find helpful information on how to respond to key selection criteria at:
• Nomination of preferred office location as per ‘Preference sheet'

For further information regarding this position contact Joanna Wysocki, Senior Program Officer at .
Recruitment information sessions
QARD is hosting two recruitment information sessions to provide potential applicants more information about this role. to register.
Vacant positions in other locations
We also have vacant positions based in the South Eastern and North Eastern Victoria Regions. The Office locations for these regions are Moe, Glen Waverley and Dandenong. If you're interested in applying for these positions, email the position contact for the direct link to the position advertisement.
Further information
QARD is hosting two recruitment information sessions to provide potential applicants more information about this role. To express your interest to register email .
Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children's Check and Victorian drivers licence.
There are flexi work options available to Department employees under the Flexible Work policy which reflects the Victorian Government Flexible Work policy. Further information can be found below:
For more details regarding this position please see attached 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 , and our .
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: and .
Applications close: 20 February 2024
Job details
Job Reference: VG/DE/ECE/20003527X4
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Other
Classification: VPSG4
Salary Range: $92,332 - $104,762
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 06-Feb-2024
Application Close Date: 20-Feb-2024
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Key Selection Criteria
Contact:
Joanna Wysocki - Senior Program Officer
quality.assessment.regulation@education.vic.gov.au