Educational Leader

Only About Children South Melbourne - Educational Leader Role

The Educational Leader has an influential and important role in inspiring, motivating and also challenging or extending the practice of educators. The role is a collaborative one, involving inquiry and reflection, which can significantly impact on the important 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 a significant importance on the impact you can make as an Educational Leader in helping children reach their full potential in collaboration with our educators & 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

You Are Worth More

We believe our people are worth more. That means more pay & benefits, more wellbeing, more recognition, and more development - examples include:

• Wellbeing Leave: Enjoy two days of wellbeing leave each year, along with additional leave options
• Career Development: Opportunities to explore internal career opporunities
• OAC Grow Curriculum: Tailored curriculum to support your practices
• Milestone Celebrations: Recognising your service at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10+ years with special celebrations
• Ongoing Learning: Continuous access to online learning through our OAC Academy
• Competitive Compensation: Receive an above-award salary along with personalised development plans
• Childcare Discounts: Benefit from a 50% discount on childcare for parents and grandparents
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn up to $2,500 for referring new employees (t&c apply)

Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved This means our 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 is a well-deserved recognition of the dedication and expertise of our incredible educators. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported because You Are Worth More.

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

More Than A Job. A Rewarding Career

At Only About Children, our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health and wellbeing of every child in our care. We call this The OAC Way. We operate over 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and provide high-quality early years education and care to over 8,000 families.

How to Apply

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At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued.   All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children