Director, Early Childhood Investment Strategy

Department of Education
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 💼 Other 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

Job Description

The Director, Early Childhood Investment Strategy Branch is a key position for the Department's delivery of the Infrastructure components of the Best Start, Best Life reforms.
The role leads a branch of around 30 people, planning and coordinating the delivery of infrastructure needed to ensure the successful implementation of the Three-Year Old Kindergarten and Best Start Best Life Reforms.
This branch plays a crucial role in analysing all SA2s to identify where kindergarten infrastructure is required to meet demand to support the implementation of the Best Start Best Life (BSBL) reforms, and the enabling strategic environment for the BSBL program.
The branch leads the policy and strategy development for a substantial and long-term government investment program. It is responsible for development of the relevant business cases and engagement through the budget and cabinet process throughout the year.
The branch must be collaborative, and solutions focused to provide advice o...

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Job Details

  • Location Melbourne, Victoria
  • Job Type Other
  • Category Other Management Occupations
  • Posted Date July 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 17, 2026