Team Leader Early Education and Care Services

Team Leader Early Education and Care Services (Bachelor Qualified)

Remuneration: Salary determined by the EEEA 2020, with in charge allowance

Location: Werribee based. This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the Role

As Team Leader Education and Care Services, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the kindergarten service and a team of educators by providing leadership and pedagogical support and guidance in line with family-centered practice.

Reporting to the Area Leader Early Education and Care Services, you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of planning and developing high quality programs for the service, while creating a team culture operating with a focus on continuous improvement. In addition to this, you will be required to participate in time spent in an educational capacity.

You will be the face of the service as you engage with Council's diverse community on different levels including building relationships with families, staff groups and the community. Engagement will be focussed on ensuring positive family and community participation in line with Council's integrated service approach.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you must have the following qualification and registration;

• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or other relevant approved ACECQA qualification.
• Valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising educators and volunteers at Wyndham's kindergarten service.
• Proving guidance and support to parents and staff members through a diverse range of complex situations.
• Management of reporting and financial operation of the service reporting to senior leaders as regularly scheduled.
• Delivering insights and providing best practice knowledge around current trends in early years education, implementing this in line with the unit goals.
• Actively contributing to the success of Early Education and Care Services and the Community Life Directorate through teamwork and effective performance of the position responsibilities and duties.

What You Will Bring

• Mandatory Qualifications to practice as an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) in Victoria, as outlined in the Position Description:
• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or other relevant approved ACECQA qualification.
• Valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Experience in influence and providing direction to educators at the service, linking your problem solving, mentoring and confident decision-making skills.
• Extensive experience working in early years education, understanding the range of regulations and policies the service is governed by.
• Exceptional prioritisation and time management skills, to effectively navigate the duties of this busy role.
• Strong understanding of the variety of local, state and Commonwealth guidelines and regulations, and the ability to ensure compliance in line with council policies.
• Valid First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and related certifications as outlined in the position description.

In addition to the above qualifications:

• Experience in influence and providing direction to educators at the service, linking your problem solving, mentoring and confident decision-making skills.
• Extensive experience working in early years education, understanding the range of regulations and policies the service is governed by.
• Exceptional prioritisation and time management skills, to effectively navigate the duties of this busy role.
• Strong understanding of the variety of local, state and Commonwealth guidelines and regulations, and the ability to ensure compliance in line with council policies.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why Join Wyndham

We are one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse cities. By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared. Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

How to Apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday 9 November 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Keith Burnell, Early Years Projects & Operations Lead on .

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible.

If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via or .

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality. Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.

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