Early Years Advisor – Mallee Region
Posted by Shine Bright EYM on 08 Dec 2025. Closing date 11 Jan 2026.
About the Role
As the Early Years Advisor, you will provide leadership, advice and guidance to operational teams (services) in the Mallee in the delivery of high quality and inclusive early childhood education to children and families. You will ensure high performance in all services by:
Responsibilities
* Leading Educational Leaders and Nominated Supervisors to deliver high‑quality early education within agreed performance indicators and service standards.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support quality education and care.
* Ensure education programs align with Shine Bright EYM's pedagogy, planning, and the National Quality Standard.
* Being accountable for efficient and effective service operations.
* Support and monitor services to maintain compliance with Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
* Growing future and current leaders.
* This role requires flexibility to undertake regular travel across the region, including occasional overnight stays, to support service operations and stakeholder engagement.
About You (Qualifications)
* Tertiary qualification in early childhood education as approved by ACECQA.
* Extensive working experience in the early year's sector.
* Solid experience and skill in staff leadership including the ability to develop a cohesive team, manage and develop staff. Previous experience in the roles of Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader.
* Extensive knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Framework and approved Early Years Learning Development Curriculum Frameworks.
* Solid professional experience in stakeholder management and engagement, community development and child services.
* Hold a Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and a Victorian Driver's Licence.
* VIT Registration (vital for compliance).
We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading.
* Salary packaging options through Smart Salary.
* EAP with a dedicated Well‑Being team.
* Employee Referral Program.
* Opportunity for Professional Development and Growth.
* Attendance at our annual conference.
* Supportive inclusive environment.
TO APPLY
Interested in learning more about this role? Please reach out to Ann Archer on *** or via email **********@shinebright.org.au. If you are ready to take the next step in your career please submit your application by clicking - APPLY NOW. Shine Bright is a committed Child Safety Employer. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply. Child‑Safe‑Statement‑of‑Commitment.pdf
Industrial Agreement/Award: Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA).
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