The Role
This is a 100% non-contact leadership role with full operational and pedagogical accountability for a large sessional kindergarten. Leading a team of approximately 20 educators, you'll have the autonomy to drive cultural change, reset expectations, and embed sustainable practices that deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families.
Based in the outer suburbs of Melbourne's west in the area of Melton.
You'll set clear expectations, coach for performance, and build a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement. As Educational Leader, you'll mentor educators and drive reflective practice across the service. You'll work closely with your Early Years Advisor, with support from BPA's Support Hub.
You must hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) to ensure you can step in to support ratios when required.
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More About You
You're reflective, curious and purpose-led, with a deep commitment to making a difference and have experience working with vulnerable children and families.
You're a critical thinker with proven experience leading and developing teams through change. You bring the confidence and capability to address performance, reset expectations, and build a positive, accountable team culture.
You have a drive to grow and improve continually, with demonstrated experience creating and sustaining high-quality educational programs for children.
You have exceptional knowledge of the Child Safe Standards, National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework, and early childhood regulations — and you know how to translate compliance into everyday practice.
You value kindness and respect, and understand that strong leadership means holding people accountable while supporting them to succeed.
You're passionate about fostering a learning community that is child-centred, inclusive, and inspiring.
You have significant experience in a Nominated Supervisor or Centre Director role, with the operational acumen to manage rosters, budgets, enrolments, and compliance requirements.
Essential:
* Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent recognised qualification)
* Substantial experience in early childhood leadership, ideally in long day care settings
* Current VIT registration, Working with Children Check, and Police Check
* Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
* Mandatory Reporting certificate
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Why BPA?
BPA has a proud history of providing truly excellent early education and care to the diverse communities of Melbourne's West.
For us, the bottom line is safe, inclusive and equitable early learning. A not-for-profit organisation led by a skills-based board, our purpose is to support every child to flourish in safe, accessible, equitable and culturally-responsive early education and care, regardless of their family background or circumstances.
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What BPA Can Offer You
* A competitive remuneration package including your own laptop and mobile phone
* Investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance your leadership capability
* A commitment to work-life balance — we offer flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done (as arranged with your manager)
* Access to discounted childcare
* Option to purchase extra leave for an even greater work-life balance
* The opportunity to lead genuine cultural change and make a lasting impact
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Ready to lead?
If you're an experienced leader who thrives on building strong teams and driving quality outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
BPA is committed to child safety and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.