An opportunity exists in the Queensland Department of Education, Metropolitan North Region, Partnerships and Programs team for a Partnerships Facilitator (Early Years). If you're looking for an opportunity to develop strategies to identify and respond to regional and local early childhood needs including undertaking targeted activities and collaborating with clients and stakeholders (including schools and ECEC services) - this role is for you. This role presents an opportunity to make a positive difference and get great exposure to the department's early childhood initiatives in the Partnerships & Programs team, supporting a strong start for all children.

Job details

About the Department:

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

The Team:

The Metropolitan North Region Partnerships & Programs team is dedicated to ensuring every child has access to high-quality early childhood education that supports their growth, development, and future success. We are committed to fostering strong community partnerships and providing innovative programs to ensure positive outcomes for young learners. We're seeking a Partnerships Facilitator (Early Years) to join our team in the Metropolitan North Region.

Your Role:

As a Partnerships Facilitator (Early Years), you will play an essential role in establishing and strengthening relationships with community organisations, local governments, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure positive and confident transitions. You will develop strategies aimed at maximising access, participation and engagement across the early learning pathway. You will work collaboratively to enhance early childhood initiatives, ensuring they meet the needs of children, families, and communities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with key community stakeholders in the early childhood sector.
• Support communities to implement approaches and undertake targeted activities to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Provide advice and support to promote innovation and leverage integrated service delivery and service capability in communities, by sourcing, analysing and disseminating critical data on demographic, economic and social needs.
• Contribute to the regional strategic plan by identifying local priorities and addressing emerging issues and trends for assessment and quality improvement and integrated service delivery.
• Develop and implement plans to develop strong early years outcomes and drive state initiatives.
• Monitor partnership and plan progress and outcomes, providing regular updates to the Department's leadership and relevant stakeholders.

About You:

You will be required to influence others, use your problem solving and analytical skills, communicate complex concepts and make informed recommendations to senior and executive management, utilising your:

• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to build and sustain relationships with a diverse range of community partners.
• A deep passion for early childhood education and supporting the development of young children.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.

As this vacancy involves regular school visits, it is a requirement to possess a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services and have a current driver's licence.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description. 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MNR645661_25T - Role Description (PDF, 178KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants