Practice Partner

518934
- HAMPTON PARK, VIC, 3976
- Education
- Fixed Term Full time

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**Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers**

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.

Our purpose is to create the foundations for learning, for life. This vision comes alive through our exceptional educators and teachers, guided by strong leadership teams.

As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member - from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.

**The Opportunity**

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Learning and Education Professional to join our team to fulfil a parental leave backfill temporary contract. Reporting to our Pedagogy and Practice Manager you will facilitate professional learning for our centre teams, reviewing environments and resources, and working alongside the Education Team for an initial 12 month term, with a possibility of extension.

As a Practice Partner, you will be responsible for fostering the capability of individuals and centre teams by utilising resources and processes designed by the Education Team. The capacity to build effective relationships and mentor and coach educators, teachers, and leaders are central to this role. This role will be performed in a HYBRID capacity with localised travel in Victoria, East of Melbourne and on the Peninsula, supporting centres an, on occasion, interstate travel for a team meeting or professional development.
- This role is offered at a fixed term contract until the 3rd of November 2025._

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work collaboratively with centre managers, educational leaders, ECTs and educators in centers to support embedded and sustained quality improvements in practic
- Facilitate engaging and interactive professional learning for centre teams using Education Team resources, with consideration to adult learning principles and learning styles
- Implement effective coaching and mentoring strategies to build professional capacity for individuals and centre teams
- Work collaboratively within the Early Learning and Education team to develop and implement centre-specific action plans and facilitate professional learning to address gaps in content and pedagogical knowledge
- Work collaboratively with the QLD leadership team on proactive recruitment and attraction strategies
- Work collaboratively with members of the Early Learning and Education team to determine appropriate learning structures and delivery methods for each centre to maximise engagement and team development
- Operationalise the Education Team Practice Support Program to support efficient and effective processes for improving resourcing, learning environments, practice and pedagogy
- In line with the Education Strategy, maintain strong professional standards of practice and links to relevant training and information to remain current with trending and emerging practices

**About You**
- Significant experience working in the early childhood education and care sector
- A Bachelor’s qualification in early childhood education is required with proficient registration.
- A deep understanding of all aspects of the National Quality Framework and how this applies in practice
- The ability to share best practice and motivate stakeholders to engage in quality improvement
- Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring
- Proven experience working in adult education, including both content development and delivery (classroom, desktop and online)
- A Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable
- _Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement. _

**Benefits at G8**
- Competitive salary package
- Car Allowance Provided
- Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
- You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
- Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
- Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
- Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more
- Find out more here: _G8 Education

**Our Recruitment Process**
- G8_ Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. _
- Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process._
- We also may require a police check along w