Overview
* Champion quality early years services for a better tomorrow
* Full time permanent role. Part-time applications will be considered.
* Band 7, $106K - $119K per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation
About the role
In this role, you'll provide leadership and oversight of Council's early years programs to deliver high-quality, equitable outcomes for children and families. This role focuses on service planning, partnerships and system improvements across Family Day Care, Occasional Care and Kindergarten Registration, ensuring services are future-focused and aligned with Council priorities and Victorian Government reforms.
Why You Will Love This Role?
* An opportunity to drive positive outcomes for children and families.
* Work closely with families, services and community partners to create real impact.
* Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and community connection.
Other responsibilities include:
* Provide strategic and operational leadership for early years services and partnerships, working with the Manager Life Stages to deliver high-quality, equitable and sustainable outcomes for children and families.
* Lead the operation of the Central Kindergarten Registration Scheme, ensuring it supports strategic service and infrastructure planning, equitable access, transparency, and alignment with future reform.
* Ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk management, embedding legislative, regulatory, quality and child-safe requirements across all services and systems.
About you
You are a collaborative and strategic thinker with a passion for supporting children and families. You bring:
* Proven leadership experience in early years or related service systems, including working in regulated environments and managing teams or complex functions.
* A tertiary qualification in Early Childhood or a related discipline, with substantial relevant experience in early years or children's services.
* Strong knowledge of the early years sector including policy, funding, Victorian Government reforms, and best-practice approaches.
* Well-developed communication and negotiation skills to engage effectively with staff, families, service providers, and community stakeholders.
Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Position Description
To view a copy please visit the Council Careers page:
Apply NOW
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. As part of your application, you will need to:
* Attach your resume
* Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
* Respond to the following screening questions which appear as part of the application:
o Do you have demonstrated knowledge of early childhood frameworks, legislation, or best‑practice guidelines?
o Do you have experience leading service improvement, coordination or system change in early years or a regulated environment?
o Have you held responsibility for overseeing service quality, compliance or risk in early years or comparable service?
Closing date: 26 January 2026 at 11.55pm
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Harley Moraitis, Manager Life Stages on or email
What's on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:
* Flexible work options
* Access to paid training and participation in Council's Learning and Development programs
* Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements
Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
* Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
* Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
* Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on
We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.
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