Job Description
Description
2 x Fixed Term, part time appointments (0.4FTE, February 2026 to December 2026)
2 x Fixed Term, part time appointments (0.6FTE, February 2026 to December 2026)
Level 6/7: $+1,087 - $112,7+0 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation
About the Positions
The Practice Partners are part of the Preschool Attendance Boosting (PreBoost) Project, funded through the NSW Department of Education under the Preschool Reform Agreement (PRA). This groundbreaking initiative aims to develop effective strategies to increase preschool attendance among priority cohorts.
As a Practice Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in empowering early childhood education and care (ECEC) services to create pathways into preschool for these priority groups. With four roles available across the project’s four LGAs, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change at a local level. Positions range between 2 to 4 days per week and are fixed-term appointments from February to November 2026.
Key responsibilities include facilitating evidence-informed professional development, providing feedback to build capacity through coaching and mentoring, supporting data collection, documenting activities, and assisting services with grant applications to ensure accountability and compliance. This position plays a critical role in empowering ECEC services to implement effective strategies and achieve project goals.
Ready to contribute to a transformative project? Apply now and be part of shaping the future of preschool attendance!
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.
For further information about this position, please contact Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett Professor on + 61 2 4221 5543 [email protected]
Position Description
Closing Date: Sunday 2 February 2026, 11:5+ PM
The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
Note: This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description
2 x Fixed Term, part time appointments (0.4FTE, February 2026 to December 2026)
2 x Fixed Term, part time appointments (0.6FTE, February 2026 to December 2026)
Level 6/7: $+1,087 - $112,7+0 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation
About the Positions
The Practice Partners are part of the Preschool Attendance Boosting (PreBoost) Project, funded through the NSW Department of Education under the Preschool Reform Agreement (PRA). This groundbreaking initiative aims to develop effective strategies to increase preschool attendance among priority cohorts.
As a Practice Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in empowering early childhood education and care (ECEC) services to create pathways into preschool for these priority groups. With four roles available across the project’s four LGAs, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change at a local level. Positions range between 2 to 4 days per week and are fixed-term appointments from February to November 2026.
Key responsibilities include facilitating evidence-informed professional development, providing feedback to build capacity through coaching and mentoring, supporting data collection, documenting activities, and assisting services with grant applications to ensure accountability and compliance. This position plays a critical role in empowering ECEC services to implement effective strategies and achieve project goals.
Ready to contribute to a transformative project? Apply now and be part of shaping the future of preschool attendance!
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.
For further information about this position, please contact Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett Professor on + 61 2 4221 5543 [email protected]
Position Description
Closing Date: Sunday 2 February 2026, 11:5+ PM
The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
Note: This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Practice Partner position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in North Wollongong 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.
