Team Leader Brine Street Early Learning Centre
Job no: 495979
Work type: Full Time
Location: Various Locations
Categories: Various categories
- Permanent Full-time position
- Band 6 position, salary from $99,086 + Superannuation
- Centre located in Hughesdale
- Applications close 29 March 2026
City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
Monash is looking for an exceptional Team Leader Brine Street Early Learning Centre. Our team leader will be a passionate and experienced early childhood professional, and ready to lead the deliver high-quality, inclusive, and innovative early learning programs in Hughesdale.
About the Position
As Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the centre, leading
- a committed and experienced team
- educational practice
- compliance and quality
The main responsibilities will include:
- Effective leadership of Brine Street ELC, including the planning and delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant early learning programs
- Leading and supporting the team
- Promoting a positive and engaged team culture
- Overseeing financial, administrative and educational leadership of the centre
- Building relationships with families and the community
- Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures
Skills and Experience
- Proven leadership and management experience in early childhood education and care services, ideally within a local government or community-based setting
- Strong knowledge and practical application of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, NQS, EYLF and VEYLDF
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support diverse teams, and to design, implement and evaluate high-quality, inclusive programs for children aged 0 – 5 years
- Well-developed financial and operational management skills, including budgeting, fees, grants and service sustainability
- Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with strong computer literacy across Microsoft Office and early years management systems
Requirements
- Employee Working with Children’s Check
- Satisfactory National Police Check
- Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements
Benefits
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:
- Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
Apply for this amazing opportunity
Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Applications close Sunday 29 March at 11:55pm.
If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Lana Holien on 0419 563 399 or at Lana.Holien@monash.vic.gov.au
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email talent@monash.vic.gov.au
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.
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