Job Description

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- Full-time permanent leadership position within Council's Early Years team
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- Salary commencing at Band 7 – $112,111.93 per annum, plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience)
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- Lead and inspire a team of passionate early years professionals across Council-operated services
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- Hybrid working arrangements and monthly RDO available
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- Local government environment with excellent career development opportunities
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The Opportunity

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Are you an experienced early years leader looking to make a meaningful impact across a diverse portfolio of council-operated services?

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We are seeking a collaborative 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.

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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.

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Working within a well-established Council setting, you will play an important role in shaping high-quality early years services while continuing to grow your leadership career.

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Why Join Us?

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- Lead high-quality Council-managed early learning and children's services
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- Work alongside experienced and passionate early years professionals
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- Access ongoing professional development, leadership training and career progression opportunities
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- Contribute to innovative programs that create positive outcomes for children, families and the wider community
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- Be part of a team-oriented leadership team that values continuous improvement and innovation
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- Enjoy the stability, flexibility and benefits of local government employment
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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide leadership, mentoring and support to service leaders and multidisciplinary teams
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- Drive a culture of excellence, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement
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- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, performance development and employee engagement initiatives
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- Contribute to strategic planning, service development and implementation of early years reforms
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- Ensure services operate in accordance with legislative, regulatory and funding requirements
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- Monitor service quality, compliance, performance outcomes and risk management activities
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- Manage and monitor operational budgets, resource allocation and service sustainability initiatives
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- Develop productive relationships with families, community organisations, government agencies and key stakeholders
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- Represent Council on relevant committees, networks and professional forums
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Skills & Experience

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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.

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You will bring:

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- Significant leadership experience within childcare and/or kindergarten, leading multiple sites.
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- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards and relevant early years legislation
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- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams across complex service environments
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- Proven ability to manage change, drive continuous improvement and support workforce capability development
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- Well-developed stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
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- Sound financial management, budget monitoring and resource planning experience
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- Excellent communication, problem-solving and strategic planning capabilities
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- A commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive and family-centred services
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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.

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Next Steps

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For further information about the role, please contact Ellen Porter, Senior Coordinator Early Years, on 03 9243 9***. 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 (Victoria)
🏢 Moonee Valley City Council
📍 Victoria