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1. As a child safe organisation, we undertake a range of pre-employment screening checks to ensure all candidates are suitable to work for Meli. This includes reference checks (including your current or most recent employer) and probity checks (Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check; International Police Check, where required; and Working with Children Check or VIT registration).
   By submitting this job application, you acknowledge and accept Meli’s processes related to pre-employment screening checks.
   
   Please select which statement below best describes your right to work in Australia*

   1. I am an Australian or New Zealand citizen
   2. I am not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, but I do hold a valid work visa for Australia
   3. I do not hold a valid work visa for Australia
2. Are you a current or previous employee, student, or volunteer of Meli or one of its founding agencies (Bethany Group or BCYF)? If yes, please select from the options below. * Currently work at Meli Previously worked at Meli or a founding agency Currently on student placement at Meli Previously completed student placement at Meli or a founding agency Currently a volunteer at Meli Previously volunteered at Meli or a founding agency None of the above
3. Gender Identity *

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4. Are you Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? *

   1. Yes, Aboriginal
   2. Yes, Torres Strait Islander
   3. Yes, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
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   5. I would rather not specify
5. Do you speak a language(s) other than English? *

   1. Yes
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7. Disclosure Questions

   As this role involves working with children and young people, it is an inherent requirement that you are suitable for child-related work. By applying, you acknowledge and understand that Meli may contact relevant former employers to verify your suitability to work with vulnerable individuals, including children and young people.
   You must answer each question below.
   
   Have you ever had any disciplinary action taken against you and/or been subject to any performance investigation in relation to inappropriate or unprofessional conduct?*

   1. Yes
   2. No
8. Have you ever been the subject of an allegation of inappropriate or unprofessional conduct which has been substantiated by an employer or other body?*

   1. Yes
   2. No

9. Key Selection Criteria

   
   The following prompts are the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description. Please answer each prompt to the best of your ability.
   
   Please outline your qualifications in Early Childhood Education, including if you hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and describe your experience applying the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and National Regulations 2011 in your professional practice.*
10. Describe your understanding and practical application of the National Quality Framework, including the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework. How have you used these frameworks to support high-quality educational outcomes in early childhood settings?*
11. The Best Start Best Life reform is a key initiative in Victoria. Please explain your knowledge of this reform and provide examples of how you have strategically and operationally implemented its principles within kindergarten services.*
12. Share your experience in senior leadership roles within Early Years Management. How have you led high-performing teams, supported professional growth, and contributed to organisational development and service excellence?*