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,****** 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 environment, 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 career 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 collaborative 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 ************. 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