• Permanent Part Time - 19 hours per week (flexible)
• PSFO1 - $113,756.62 (pro-rata) + super (EEEA Equivalent)
• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment 

The Preschool Field Officer (PSFO) program is a crucial position targeted and time-limited capacity-building program. All Victorian funded kindergarten programs are eligible to receive PSFO service to support the access, inclusion and participation of children with additional needs in a kindergarten program. Preschool field officers (PSFOs) use a locally responsive approach that includes consultative support, resourcing, and practical advice to assist early childhood educators across the municipality.

The PSFO position sits within our children’s services unit and will be supported by the children’s services leadership team as well as other internal council units. The PSFO role would be a great fit for an individual who is committed to ensuring kindergarten programs meet the needs of all children by providing support and guidance to our community.

The role is to support and guide early childhood educators to provide high quality programs that support the inclusion of children with additional needs which may include:

• provision of information and resources, and identification of adaptations, strategies, and experiences to inform programming for a child with additional needs
• identification of a child with additional needs through contributing to the assessment of the child’s capabilities as well as their learning and development needs
• supporting early childhood educator’s confidence and capacity to respond to a parent’s concerns regarding their child’s development
• provision of planning support that respects and complements the educator’s expertise in supporting children’s learning and development
• coaching of an educator to assist with planning and implementation of an inclusive kindergarten program that supports a child with additional needs
• building professional partnerships and collaborative relationships with educators
• modelling of specific skills, suggestions, and strategies with educators
• assistance to embed child specific teaching and learning approaches and opportunities into the everyday kindergarten environment
• identification of referral pathways and facilitation of linkages for families to the range of child and family supports, including more specialised assessment and services, when required.

A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood is required, with experience in planning and delivering high quality, inclusive kindergarten programs. Additional qualifications or experience working in early intervention and current VIT registration is highly desirable.

For more specific information on the PSFO program itself you can view the following documents on the Victorian Government Website:

• PSFO factsheet (DOCX, 8KB)
• Preschool Field Officer Program Guidelines (DOCX, 1MB)

Yarra city council is dynamic & progressive organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture and diversity. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve service to the community. 

For further information see the position description or contact Justeen Fitzgibbon, Team Leader - Pedagogy & Practice on [email protected] using the subject line: Preschool Field Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

 100599 - Preschool Field Officer - Position Description.pdf

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merit. 

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.