Preschool Field Officer

Permanent Part Time - 22.8hrs per week

Salary: Band 6 - $90,571 to $99,983 pro rata + 11% super

The Preschool Field Officer (PSFO) is responsible for supporting early childhood teachers and educators to build their skills, knowledge, and confidence to plan for and include all children. The PSFO provides practical advice, and professional support to enhance kindergarten service capacity to provide for the access and participation of children with additional needs. As part of a multidisciplinary unit, the PSFO will work in a small team and engage with state-funded kindergarten services in Hobsons Bay.

You are:

- an Early Years Specialist with extensive knowledge of child development and differentiated learning and practice with the ability to transfer this knowledge to families and other professionals

- registered or are eligible to be registered as a kindergarten teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching

- experienced in various roles within the early years sector including kindergarten teaching

- a current holder of a Victorian driver’s license (essential)

You can:

- Undertake observations of referred children within the kindergarten setting and provide strategies and resources

- Develop partnerships and collaborate with a range of Early Years professionals

- Effectively communicate in both written and verbal to a variety of audiences

- Facilitate opportunities for kindergarten teachers and educators to undertake professional development and establish collegial relationships across the municipality

- Mentor and coach kindergarten teachers and educators to provide high quality programs which promote inclusion

The position description can be accessed below. To find out more about the role, please contact Michelle Findlay, Coordinator – Early Years mfindlay@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or 9932 1586.

Applications will be accepted until 11:30PM on Sunday 31 March 2024.

How to apply:

follow the links to send us:
• your cover letter
• and resume
• Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document

Pre-Employment Requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check & WWCC.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Making a difference, together

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

What can we offer

Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us!

And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.