Job Description
Under the leadership of the Early Learning Victoria CEO, the Director, Strategy and Planning, leads program management, strategy, policy, planning, family and stakeholder engagement and reporting for the 50 government owned and operated Early Learning Victoria (ELV) centres.
This includes business planning, procurement, centre establishment and provides executive and Ministerial advice. The director works with the ELV leadership team to support the annual establishment and opening of new ELV centres. The director also leads effective program management, identifies and mitigates risks, ensures effective communication and responds to the many business system interdependencies.
The position requires collaboration with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including ELV centre staff, DE central office and regional leadership teams, the Victorian School Building Authority, ECEC sector stakeholders, and other government departments and jurisdictions.
Other responsibilities include:
leading teams responsible for planning, engagement, policy and strategy , ensuring exemplary leadership and people management
leading the planning and establishment of the 50 ELV centres program, including infrastructure and service offer design, budget planning, and policy development
providing authoritative policy and program delivery advice to the CEO of Early Learning Victoria and the Deputy Secretary of ECE Group
as a member of DE's and ECE's senior leadership group, contributing to the development of significant policies and disseminate and implement decisions appropriately
ensuring robust governance, financial and risk management for areas of responsibility
exemplifying integrity and setting a standard for others, supporting others to manage conflicts of interest, and using resources responsibly
modelling public sector values (integrity, accountability, impartiality, responsiveness, respect, leadership and commitment to human rights)
supporting the establishment of emergency and disaster management policies and protocols
Further information can be found in the 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 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.
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.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
This includes business planning, procurement, centre establishment and provides executive and Ministerial advice. The director works with the ELV leadership team to support the annual establishment and opening of new ELV centres. The director also leads effective program management, identifies and mitigates risks, ensures effective communication and responds to the many business system interdependencies.
The position requires collaboration with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including ELV centre staff, DE central office and regional leadership teams, the Victorian School Building Authority, ECEC sector stakeholders, and other government departments and jurisdictions.
Other responsibilities include:
leading teams responsible for planning, engagement, policy and strategy , ensuring exemplary leadership and people management
leading the planning and establishment of the 50 ELV centres program, including infrastructure and service offer design, budget planning, and policy development
providing authoritative policy and program delivery advice to the CEO of Early Learning Victoria and the Deputy Secretary of ECE Group
as a member of DE's and ECE's senior leadership group, contributing to the development of significant policies and disseminate and implement decisions appropriately
ensuring robust governance, financial and risk management for areas of responsibility
exemplifying integrity and setting a standard for others, supporting others to manage conflicts of interest, and using resources responsibly
modelling public sector values (integrity, accountability, impartiality, responsiveness, respect, leadership and commitment to human rights)
supporting the establishment of emergency and disaster management policies and protocols
Further information can be found in the 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 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.
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.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director Strategy and Planning position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Melbourne City Centre offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
