Overview
The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne, the region offers the benefits of a large city with a warm, welcoming country feel. Bendigo is known for its food and wine, art galleries and theatres, heritage buildings and natural surrounds with ample recreational opportunities. It has high-quality education and health services, diverse housing options and strong transport links, including Bendigo Airport with regular direct flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
This role supports our childcare centres, the Centralised Registration and Enrolment Service (CRES) and the School Crossing Program to ensure services are safe, inclusive and child‐centred, meeting the needs of our community. The successful candidate will guide and support staff, contribute to planning and improvement work, oversee day‐to‐day service delivery and ensure programs meet all required standards, regulations and funding obligations.
About You
To be successful, you will bring strong, values‐based leadership and experience working in Early Years or community‐focused services. You are confident supporting and developing teams, building positive relationships and keeping services running smoothly. You understand what high‐quality, child‐safe practice looks like and are comfortable working within guidelines, policies and regulatory requirements.
You will have strong communication and organizational skills, sound judgement and the ability to balance different priorities. You are someone who works collaboratively, thinks ahead and contributes to a positive, supportive workplace.
A satisfactory Police Check, an Employee Working with Children Check and a current driver's licence are all required for this position.
Benefits
* Annual salary increases | Full-time position | Secure and stable employment
* Contribute to our community | Work close to home in beautiful Bendigo
* Salary packaging options | Values based organisation | Discounted gym memberships
* Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Sue Harrison, Manager Community & Environmental Health, on 5434 6407.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 25 March 2026.
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About City of Greater Bendigo
The City of Greater Bendigo is a proactive, flexible and dynamic employer, delivering more than 65 services to the community. The City is an equal opportunity employer, supportive of flexible working arrangements and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, people returning to the workforce and of all ages and abilities. The City has zero tolerance of child abuse and is committed to a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in everyday practice.
Privacy and Compliance
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