Team Leader Mahogany Rise

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team

About the position

Council's Family Health Support Services Department is looking for a full-time Team Leader who is passionate and experienced early childhood professional, and ready to the deliver high-quality, inclusive, and innovative early learning programs in our long day care service in Frankston North.

As Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the centre, ensuring excellence in educational practice, compliance, and staff leadership. You will foster a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing and development of children, families, and staff.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant early learning programs.
• Manage staffing including recruitment, induction, rostering, performance, and professional development.
• Promote a positive team culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee financial and administrative operations of the centre.
• Build strong relationships with families, staff, co-located services, and the wider community.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Develop strategies to maximise enrolments and occupancy.

About you

• Minimum Diploma-level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, and substantial experience managing a child care service and leading a large team of educators.
• Proven leadership in early childhood settings
• Deep knowledge of National Law, Regulations, National Quality Framework, and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
• Strong compliance and child safety focus
• Financial and administrative management expertise
• Ability to mentor teams and foster a positive culture
• Experience supporting vulnerable children and families
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems and processes

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values "Kinder, Fairer, Smarter". As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 6 currently remunerated at $100,338.66 per annum, plus overtime and superannuation.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, have a confidential salary conversation or have any questions, please contact Karen Wheeler on or

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe.

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.  Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy that's located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page, for further information.

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check and complete Psychological Analysis Testing.