LOOKOUT Early Childhood Practice Leader- Full Time / Ongoing

LOOKOUT Early Childhood Practice Leader- Full Time / Ongoing

LOOKOUT Early Childhood Practice Leader positions will be based in each LOOKOUT Centre to support Executive Principals in managing and co-ordinating the Early Childhood program and staff, namely Early Childhood Learning Advisors and Streamlining Access Officers.

The focus of Early Childhood Practice Leader's work will be negotiated through consultation with each Executive Principal and will include:
* leading and supporting the practice of program staff, particularly in complex matters
* liaising with key internal stakeholders including within Area and Region
* liaising with key external stakeholders
* participating in recruitment, induction and ongoing mentoring support
* undertaking service delivery in identified areas consistent with the LOOKOUT Operating Model and the
Early Childhood Practice Guide

The LOOKOUT Early Childhood Professional Practice Leader position is a new role responsible for supporting LOOKOUT Principals in managing and co-ordinating the work of Early Childhood Learning Advisors and Streamlining Access Officers. You will work closely with LOOKOUT Principals to identify priorities regarding supporting and developing practice, as well as proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders. You will also be required to undertake service delivery in identified areas consistent with the LOOKOUT Operating Model and the Early Childhood Practice Guide.

One Early Childhood Professional Practice Lead will be based in each of the four LOOKOUT Centre. Please indicate your preferred area by completing the preference sheet.

The department's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires employees to have an up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination (in most cases, 3 doses) and provide evidence of their vaccination status (including exceptions), to work outside their home, either at a department worksite or another employer's workplace. For this role, you are required to provide proof of your up-to-date vaccination status as part of the recruitment process prior to commencement of employment. This role requires onsite attendance at one or more department work locations.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

Department of Education and Training is committed to diversity. The Department places considerable effort and resources into responding to the needs of staff with a disability. People from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply for this position. If you require assistance, with the recruitment process, have accessibility or adjustment requirements, please communicate with the contact person listed on this job advertisement or contact the People Division via email: vps.hr.services@edumail.vic.gov.au

Information about the Department of Education and Training's operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: www.education.vic.gov.au and http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx.

Applications close 18 August 2022