• Exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and knowledgeable Early Childhood Professional
• Casual Position|$55.72 per hour + 25% casual loading
• A degree in Early Childhood Education with a qualification in Special Education is preferred

The Preschool Field Officer Program

The Preschool Field Officer program offers provide short term guidance and coaching to early childhood educators using a locally responsive approach – inclusive of consultative support, resourcing and practical advice. 

PSFOs use a locally responsive approach to assist early childhood educators. This approach includes consultative support, resourcing and practical advice. This support assists educators to deliver high quality programs. PSFOs work with early childhood educators to provide inclusive programs that meet the needs of all children.

The program operates within kindergarten programs and does not deliver direct intervention to a child.

The role involves providing support to educators which may include:

• Providing information, resources, strategies, and experiences to inform programming
• Assessing a child's capabilities to assist educators in identifying additional needs
• Supporting educators to respond to a parents' concerns for their child's development
• Planning support to complement the educator's expertise in children's learning and development
• Building professional partnerships and collaborative relationships with educators
• Modelling of specific skills, suggestions, and strategies with educators
• Linking families to referral pathways for child and family supports
• Assisting educators to embed child-specific teaching and learning opportunities into the kindergarten environment.

Qualifications:

A degree in Early Childhood Education with a qualification in Special Education is preferred.

Role specifics

• A salary at SCHCADS level 6 $55.72 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Casual hours
• Based at our office in Bendigo.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready for the next step?

The advert will close Wednesday 20th May but please don't delay your application as we will review applications as they come in. Interviews are likely to occur soon after the closing date.

This bit is easy, all you need to do is click apply which will take you to our application portal. Create a profile and then follow instructions attaching a resume and a brief cover letter that explains why you feel this role is right for you.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Carlie Aylmer via email at carlie.aylmer@anglicarevic.org.au 

A PD for the role is also available here:  Pre School Field Advisor PD COMS E AW6 022024 V1.1.pdf

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.