About the Department  

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement. 
Further information about the department is available at: www.vic.gov.au/education  

About the Division  

The Department of Education is the Victorian Regulatory Authority for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services under delegation from the Secretary. The Quality Assessment and Regulation Division (QARD) in the department regulates and quality assesses Victorian ECEC services. It drives the delivery of high-quality services and ensures the safety, health and wellbeing of Victorian children attending those services. 
QARD regulates approximately 4,900 services including family day care, outside school hours care, long day care and kindergarten programs, as required by the Education and Care Services National Law 2010 (National Law). QARD also regulates around 180 services operating under the Victorian Children's Services Act 1996 (Children's Services Act); these include occasional care and limited hours services.    

QARD is responsible for:   

•    approving providers and services as required by the National Law and Children's Services Act  
•    monitoring service compliance and conducting investigations in response to notifications and complaints   
•    assessment and rating of family day care, outside school hours care, long day care and kindergarten programs against the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and School Age Care  
•    supporting legislative policy development.  

QARD is also the integrated sector regulator of the Child Safe Standards for all early childhood services in Victoria. 
Further information about QARD is available at: www.vic.gov.au/role-quality-assessment-and-regulation-division 

About the Role

As a Project Officer, you will be a key member of the Operations branch and play a key role in providing high level project and program management support in the management of Operation Branch project activities. This role will also be responsible for coordinating and reviewing ECEC service notifications received from across QARD regional teams. 
This is a full time ongoing position, located in East Melbourne.
  
Attributes 

 To be successful in this role, you will be a collaborative and motivated team member and will have demonstrated digital literacy capability skills (MS Teams; MS Office suite; Microsoft Edge, SharePoint). Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience 

An early childhood qualification or experience in the early childhood sector is desirable.

A highly motivated team player with demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of projects to improve processes, tools and systems for the Operations branch.

Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children's Check upon commencement.

 Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children's Check upon commencement.

Further Information 

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. 
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 
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. 
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. 

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Karen Morley, - Senior Manager, Consistent Practice and Support via 0459 804 437 or Karen.Morley@education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. 
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Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 20 June, 2025.