Educational Leader

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Location: Altona North, Melbourne area.

The Educational Leader has an influential and important role in inspiring, motivating and extending the practice of educators. The role is collaborative, involving inquiry and reflection, which can significantly impact the work educators do with the children and their families. This role will see you working in a blended role on the floor and off the floor, dedicating time to supporting the teams in enhancing educational practices, guiding and mentoring educators, and working in partnership with the leadership team.

We place significant importance on the impact you can make as an Educational Leader in helping children reach their full potential in collaboration with our educators and families. You will have opportunities to attend monthly Educational Leader meetings to connect and discuss best practice with others, giving you the support to succeed in your role.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Diploma or Early Childhood Teacher, or equivalent approved teaching qualifications and registration.
• Minimum 2 years (or equivalent) demonstrated leadership experience.
• Team-based, hands-on, collaborative approach to your practices.
• Ability to communicate and connect with families.
• An understanding of current regulations and frameworks to support your work.

• Provide leadership to coaching and mentoring educators to enhance educational practices.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to implement best practices and ensure quality outcomes for children and families.
• Support teams on the floor and off the floor with ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

• Wellbeing Leave: two days of wellbeing leave each year, with additional leave options.
• Career Development: opportunities to study your Diploma and explore internal career opportunities.
• OAC Grow Curriculum: tailored curriculum to support practices.
• Milestone Celebrations: recognition at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10+ years with celebrations.
• Ongoing Learning: access to online learning through OAC Academy.
• Competitive Compensation: above-award salary with personalised development plans.
• Childcare Discounts: 50% childcare discount for parents and grandparents.
• Employee Referral Bonus: up to $2,500 for referring new employees (t&cs apply).

We are proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved. This means team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026. This payment recognises the dedication and expertise of our educators. We believe early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported.

Now is the perfect time to join a team that truly invests in its people. Apply today and make a real difference

Click 'apply now' and submit your application or email josie.lawrence@oac.edu.au to discuss the opportunity further.

Only About Children is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. All employees are required to hold a current Working with Children Check. We conduct thorough assessments during recruitment to ensure suitability for working with children.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

Note: This job description is based on the information provided and reflects the responsibilities and qualifications as described.