About the role
In this role, you will play an integral part of the service’s effective and efficient operations and delivery of responsive quality programs and provide essential support and advice to the Centre Manager to ensure the efficient and effective strategic management of the service, under the direction of the Early Childhood Education and Care Coordinator.

This role is based at Bell wiyn Birralee Family Centre in Drysdale.

Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 5 – Commencing at $81,005 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the leadership of a multi-disciplinary team of early childhood professionals, including maternal and child health nurses, teachers, and educators, to ensure compliance with City of Greater Geelong policies and procedures and relevant State and Commonwealth Government regulations and legislation
• Ensuring service culture embraces the principles and practices of an integrated service delivery model.
• Assisting with and work collaboratively with the Centre Manager to ensure the efficient administrative functioning of the service, including maintaining accurate family records, invoicing, procurement of stock and equipment, reception duties, rostering, processing, and monitoring of agreements, licenses and leases and other administrative tasks as required.
• Providing Educational Leadership through mentoring, guidance, and support to educators in collaboration with the Centre Manager and assist in staff performance reviews.
• Supporting staff recruitment, induction, on boarding, line management and training for staff as directed by the Centre Manager.
• Actively encouraging families and the broader community to authentic participation and engagement with the service via the development of a family engagement plan.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education. A Diploma in Children’s Services will also be considered.

Essential Experience:

• Current First Aid, Management of Anaphylaxis, Asthma and CPR.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• Experience in managing and providing leadership and professional support to staff within a children’s service.
• Proven high level of skills in business administration of ECEC services, organisation and time management.
• Thorough understanding of the National Early Childhood Quality Framework and the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010.
• Sound understanding of the principles of integrated service delivery and an ability to undertake a leadership role within an integrated service model.
• Ability to undertake consultations with children, parents, and the local community in relation to the review and development of programs and services within the service.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

Child Safety Responsibilities
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

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From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
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Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 16 November 2025.

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