Early Childhood Operations & Services Lead job prospect

About the role

You will take responsibility for leading, supporting and developing a multidisciplinary team of Early Years leaders and specialists, with a strong focus on quality service delivery, people leadership and continuous improvement. This is much more than a day-to-day operational leadership role. You will have the prospect to influence how services are delivered, support and develop your leaders, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the future direction of Early Years services.

Key responsibilities
Lead, coach and support Early Years leaders and their teams
Create a positive environment where people feel supported, accountable and able to perform at their best
Support the delivery of high-quality, inclusive and child-focused childcare and kindergarten services
Work closely with other leaders to identify opportunities to improve services and respond to the changing needs of children and families
Build robust relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, community partners and sector networks
Contribute to the planning and future direction of Early Years and Family Services




Identify gaps in service delivery and develop practical strategies to address them
Support the ongoing development of Early Years programs, policies and initiatives
Bring knowledge of Early Childhood Education, pedagogy and current sector trends into service planning and operational improvements
Help turn broader organisational priorities into practical outcomes for teams and the community

About you
Leadership experience within Early Childhood, Early Years or a related community service workplace
Experience managing or supporting multiple services, teams or service leaders
Strong knowledge of contemporary Early Childhood Education and service delivery
Ability to coach, mentor and develop leaders and their teams
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
Understanding of the regulatory, quality and policy environment within Early Childhood
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and turn them into practical outcomes
Collaborative leadership style and genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families

📌 Early Childhood Operations & Services Lead Essendon
🏢 Harrison McMillan
📍 Essendon