Team Leader Family Day Care

**Work type**
- Permanent Full Time

**Location**
- 39A Clow Street, Dandenong

**Department**
- Community Strengthening

**Band 7 $109,385 - $122,398 per annum (plus super)**

**Permanent Full Time**

**About Us**

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

**About the role**

Key responsibilities include managing compliance and quality assurance processes, developing a sustainable business and marketing strategy, and advocating for flexible, community-focused childcare models across the municipality. The role also contributes to broader children's services strategic planning, including implementation of the Children’s Plan and engagement in continuous service improvement initiatives.

What we are looking for:
This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Family Day Care (FDC) scheme, ensuring delivery of a high-quality service aligned with professional standards and legislative requirements. The position provides strategic and operational leadership to the FDC team and supports external educators to deliver responsive, home-based childcare.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the below:
You need these essential qualifications (or experience), knowledge and skills to carry out this position
- Degree or Diploma qualification in Early Childhood or Child Care with substantial experience working with families in providing quality family day care services.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing compliance and quality assurance processes, developing a sustainable business and marketing strategy, and advocating for flexible, community-focused childcare models across the municipality.
- The role also contributes to broader children's services strategic planning, including implementation of the Children’s Plan and engagement in continuous service improvement initiatives.

**Benefits of working with us**

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Health initiatives
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
- Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm._

**To apply**

**Position Description**: Team Leader Family Day Care - 361.8 KB

**Applications close**: 5pm, Thursday, 26 June 2025

**Further information**: Lani Johaan, Coordinator Children’s Services, 8571 1807