Kindergarten Project Officer Type Duration 7 months $101,985 to $110,964 per year pro-rata

Full time, fixed-term position (7 months) $101,985 - $110,964 per annum plus RDO leave and Super The Kindergarten Project Officer leads the implementation of key procedural and strategic improvements to support the delivery of the kindergarten central registration scheme and supports to parent-volunteer kindergarten associations that ensures the City of Boroondara is well placed to respond to the Victorian Government’s kindergarten reforms. A little bit about the role The preferred candidate will be responsible for engaging with funded kindergarten services, families and the early years sector in Boroondara to identify key needs and develop innovative solutions to respond to the reform. This short-term project role will ensure that Council maximises the functionality of our registration software, including automated reports, dashboards and aligning with kindergarten and Department of Education systems where appropriate. This position is responsible for working professionally with employees at all levels across Council and liaising with relevant external stakeholders, including Department of Education, kindergarten committees, parents, families and other early years professionals. A little bit about you You are a dedicated professional with a strong project management skills. You have a track record of building strong relationship with management and staff. You have strong stakeholder management skills and ability to strengthen relationships across the sector. Your professionalism, and willingness to continually learn about Council operations make you an ideal candidate for this role. Employment Requirements Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (i.e., early childhood, community services or social research) or substantial experience in project management in early childhood services, community development or social research. Proven experience in the management, delivery and evaluation of complex projects, including the review of processes to increase efficiencies. Proven ability to build relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders in the community including all levels of government, other organisations, networks and local residents. A comprehensive understanding of the complexities and opportunities associated with families and young children, the early years sector and associated policies, procedures and strategic directions of the Australian and Victorian Governments. Strong engagement, research and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to develop innovative, efficient and practical solutions to challenges. Satisfactory completion of a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. How to Apply Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:59pm Monday 24 November 2025. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. No calls or applications from agencies please. Please note interviews will be held on Wednesday, 03 December 2025 We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on or to allow us to help in any way we can. Who are we? The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program. You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state. With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara #J-18808-Ljbffr