• Full or part time position, fixed term contract until 23 Dec 2022   
• Band 6 starting hourly rate $41.39 plus statutory superannuation 

The role 

We are looking for a motivated self-starter who has well-developed stakeholder, project management, data analysis and report writing experience. Demonstrated knowledge of best-practice infrastructure planning and legislative requirements for early years infrastructure is desirable.  

This position has been funded by the Department of Education and will undertake planning and analysis for early years infrastructure projects.  

The Early Years Project Officer role is to;  

• Analyse data and plan for future kindergarten infrastructure requirements.   
• Develop business cases to support grant applications for early years infrastructure.  
• Organise relevant pre-construction works to ensure projects are ready to apply for funding opportunities. 

About you 

As the Early Years Project Officer you will have excellent project management and report writing skills, experience with data collection and analysis and possess a strong understanding of the early years sector.   

To apply

To apply for this position please click Apply Now to visit our careers page and submit your application.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check. Covid19 vaccinations are required for this role. 

A position description is attached.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Belinda Hynes, Coordinator Health and Social Planning, [email protected] using the subject line: Early Years Project Officer - Ballarat enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0417 262 157.

The City of Ballarat is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and flexibility. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

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