Preschool Field Officer

Full Time Fixed term, 2 yearsBand PSFO - Salary Range $128,589 to $ 130,837 per annum + 12% Super + ADOSalary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.  Be part of something new This is a brand-new role at Melton City Council that has been created to support our growing community and evolving strategic priorities. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of the role, bring fresh ideas, and make a meaningful impact from day one. Why join Melton City Council?Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer:Professional and personal development opportunitiesGenerous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangementsA dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenitiesJoin us and help build a city that thrives—where your work makes a real difference every day.The OpportunityAn exciting new opportunity to join a dynamic team who work closely with the early childhood educators in State Government funded 3- and 4-year-old Kindergarten programs to enhance their capacity and confidence to provide an inclusive program that is considerate to the needs of all children.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging an active caseload and prioritising referrals for the effective operation of the Preschool Field Officer (PSFO) service to ensure delivery priorities and funding obligations are met.Providing expert guidance and support to early childhood educators, families and key stakeholders by offering specialised advice, identifying referral pathways and facilitating linkages to support and education services. Promoting the PSFO service and strengthening professional partnerships and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and programsTo view the Position Description, click here.About youTo be successful in this role you will have the following:Degree in early childhood education or regulatory equivalent.Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or Current Working with Children CheckDemonstrated understanding of and experience in implementing inclusive environments within early childhood programs.Highly established skills in coaching, mentoring, and developing collaborative partnerships with early childhood educators, professionals, and families.Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and competence in delivering detailed and accurate reports, referrals, and information.Demonstrated ability to independently manage caseload with highly developed assessment and referral skills including knowledge of referral pathways and local community supports to assist the inclusion of children in state funded kindergarten programs.Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.Culture and ValuesOur vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there’s a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we’d love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:MotivateEmpowerLeadTrustOpenNurture BenefitsThere are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council: Staff Benefits | Melton City Council13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year*5 weeks annual leave* Genuine Flexible work optionsExtensive Career Development & Leadership ProgramsAccess to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)* 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*Wellbeing initiatives*Eligible for Full Time positions or for Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months of employment. How To ApplyIf you require further information about the position, please contact Natasha Harries, PSFO Service Lead on 0447 111 241 Applications must include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria outlining your suitability to the role. To address the Key Selection Criteria, you will need to write short statements explaining how you meet the criteria, or how you demonstrate the capability. We encourage you to keep your responses concise. To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.  Applications close 11:59pm Thursday the 20th of November 2025.