Happy Hippo Kindergarten and Childcare Brunswick282 Victoria Street, Brunswick, VIC, ****, AUSTRALIAThe Service Leader is responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of Happy Hippo Kindergarten and Childcare.
This role ensures the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care, operational and financial efficiency, and the maintenance of a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children, families, and team.
As a key leader within the service, the Service Leader oversees compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, implementation of the National Quality Standard (NQS), and alignment with both the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLF).
This role also holds primary responsibility for embedding the Victorian Child Safe Standards into everyday practice and ensuring a culture where children's rights, wellbeing, and voices are prioritised.Key responsibilitiesLead and manage the performance and wellbeing of the service team, promoting a culture of trust, collaboration, and high-quality practiceRecruit, induct, and support team members in line with service values and expectationsFoster professional growth through coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and tailored development plansEnsure compliance with National Law, Regulations, NQS, and all relevant sector standards and guidelinesCollaborate with the Operations Leader to monitor budgets, occupancy targets, team rostering,



and resource managementSupport the Pedagogical Leader to ensure high-quality curriculum and pedagogy across all roomsLead and contribute to the development and review of the service's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)Lead the implementation of the Victorian Child Protected Standards, embedding child safety into all aspects of service operations and cultureOversee the delivery of safe daily practices, including risk assessments, emergency drills, and supervision plansLead the service's presence in the local community through open days, networking, and outreach initiativesAbout youDiploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (ACEQA approved)Demonstrated experience in service or educational leadership within a regulated early learning environmentCurrent First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificationChild Protection and Mandatory Reporting training (completed or updated within 12 months)National Child Safety TrainingSound understanding of employment law, WHS, and financial compliance in early educationProven leadership and people management capabilities within an early childhood settingStrong working knowledge of the NQF, EYLF V2.0, VEYLDF, and the Child Protected StandardsExcellent organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skillsConfident communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationshipsCommitment to inclusive practices, ethical leadership, and continuous improvementAbout usHappy Hippo Kindergarten and Childcare is an early learning service committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education and care within a protected, inclusive, and nurturing environment.Screening QuestionsDo you have a current Australian Approved Early Childhood QualificationDo you have a current Victorian Employee Working with Children's CheckDo you have a current Criminal History CheckDo you have a current Child Protection Certificate
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