* 1 x full time, on-going position 

* VPS6 grade: $130, 673- $174, 869 + super 

* Rewarding and meaningful work in the early childhood education sector

* Comprehensive on the job training and other PD opportunities

* Usual hours of work: Full time, 38 hours per week

* Usual work location: Barwon South Area, DE Office located in Belmont 

Do you have demonstrated management experience and strong regulatory skills to manage organisational risk in a high volume, complex organisational environment?  Do you have comprehensive knowledge in the area of early childhood education and care and/or social regulation?  This is a great opportunity to join Quality Assessment and Regulation Division (QARD), as the Area Manager leading the Barwon South West Area team.  Location: Belmont Office/Site visits/Flexible work location 

Quality Assessment and Regulation 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) regulates and quality assesses ECEC services. QARD drives the delivery of high-quality ECEC services and ensures the safety, health and wellbeing of Victorian children attending those ECEC services.

About the Role

Area Manager, Barwon South West Area

Tenure: Ongoing

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly skilled senior leader who will be responsible for the supervision of the Barwon South West Area Team in QARD.

The successful applicant will have strong leadership skills, high level organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to manage organisational risk in a high volume, complex organisational environment. The successful applicant will have demonstrated specialist knowledge in the area of early childhood education and care and/ or social regulation.

The Barwon South West Area forms part of a larger region that extends to Grampians and Western Metropolitan Area and as part of the leadership team, the position will involve travel across the South Western Victoria Region. Occasionally, this will include overnight stays.

This is a full time, ongoing position at the VPS6 level and will be based in the Belmont Office.

Application Procedure

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for this position.

Requirements and Further Information

Please refer to the position description for further details about this position, including core duties and position requirements.

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

For further information regarding this position contact Winnie Driscoll, Regional Manager, SWVR on winnie.driscoll@education.vic.gov.au.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Applications for this position close: 10 May 2024