Full-time permanent leadership position within Council's Early Years team
Salary commencing at Band 7 – $112,****** per annum, plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience)
Lead and inspire a team of passionate early years professionals across Council-operated services
Hybrid working arrangements and monthly RDO available
Local government environment with excellent career development opportunities
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced early years leader looking to make a meaningful impact across a diverse portfolio of council-operated services?
We are seeking a cooperative Early Years Regional Team Leader to provide operational and strategic leadership across Council's early years programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven organisation committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive and sustainable services that support children, families and communities to thrive.
Leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites, you will play a key role in shaping service excellence, driving continuous improvement, strengthening workforce capability and ensuring compliance with the evolving early years landscape.
Working within a well-established Council environment, you will play an important role in shaping high-quality early years services while continuing to grow your leadership career.
Why Join Us?
Lead high-quality Council-managed early learning and children's services
Work alongside experienced and passionate early years professionals
Access ongoing professional development, leadership training and career progression opportunities




Contribute to innovative programs that create positive outcomes for children, families and the wider community
Be part of a collaborative leadership team that values continuous improvement and innovation
Enjoy the stability, flexibility and benefits of local government employment
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership, mentoring and support to service leaders and multidisciplinary teams
Drive a culture of excellence, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement
Lead workforce planning, recruitment, performance development and employee engagement initiatives
Contribute to strategic planning, service development and implementation of early years reforms
Ensure services operate in accordance with legislative, regulatory and funding requirements
Monitor service quality, compliance, performance outcomes and risk management activities
Manage and monitor operational budgets, resource allocation and service sustainability initiatives
Develop productive relationships with families, community organisations, government agencies and key stakeholders
Represent Council on relevant committees, networks and professional forums
Skills & Experience




The ideal candidate will be a passionate and experienced people leader with a strong understanding of the early years sector and a commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes for children and families.
You will bring:
Significant leadership experience within childcare and/or kindergarten, leading multiple sites.
Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards and relevant early years legislation
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams across complex service environments
Proven ability to manage change, drive continuous improvement and support workforce capability development
Well-developed stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
Sound financial management, budget monitoring and resource planning experience
Excellent communication, problem-solving and strategic planning capabilities
A commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive and family-centred services
If you are an inspiring leader ready to make a lasting impact on children, families and communities while building your career within a progressive Council environment, we would love to hear from you.
Next Steps
For further information about the role, please contact Ellen Porter, Senior Coordinator Early Years, on ************. If you'd like to view the Position Description, learn more about what we do, or find out why Moonee Valley City Council is a great place to work, visit our Careers website athttps://mvcc.vic.gov.au/work/my-career/work-with-us/.
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📌 Early Years Regional Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Moonee Valley City Council
📍 Melbourne