❓ Mr. Staltari inquires about staffing levels and recruitment for the newly established Office of Early Childhood. The response indicates the office is in the early stages of establishment, with recruitment underway and existing department staff supporting initial activities.
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I refer to the newly announced Office of Early Childhood, and I ask: (a) As at the date of this question, does the Office of Early Childhood have any employed staff; (b) If ‘Yes’ to (a), how many staff does it employ by FTE; (c) For which roles is the Office of Early Childhood currently hiring; and (d) What is the anticipated total FTE of the Office of Early Childhood at full capacity?
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Answered
13 August 2025
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
7 days
The Department of Premier and Cabinet (the Department) advises as at 7 July 2025:
(a) Existing Department staff are progressing establishment, planning and commencement activities while roles in the Office are being recruited.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) The Department is finalising recruitment for Executive Director, Assistant Director, Principal Policy Officer, Senior Project Officer and Project Officer roles.
(d) Current appropriations provide for 6 FTE in the Office of Early Childhood. The work of the Office may be supplemented by resources from within the Department if required.
(a) Existing Department staff are progressing establishment, planning and commencement activities while roles in the Office are being recruited.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) The Department is finalising recruitment for Executive Director, Assistant Director, Principal Policy Officer, Senior Project Officer and Project Officer roles.
(d) Current appropriations provide for 6 FTE in the Office of Early Childhood. The work of the Office may be supplemented by resources from within the Department if required.
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