Team Leader Workforce (Early Education & Child Protection)

Australia
$117,242-129,637 per year
Temporary
Full-time

15 days ago

Team Leader Workforce (Early Education) Lead, inspire, make a lasting impact.Are you ready to lead meaningful change and help shape the future of our early education centres?We’re looking for a passionate and strategic leader to step into a Team Leader Workforce role that’s all about people, strategy and Impact. This is a unique 16-month opportunity to share your expertise, ignite innovation and leave a lasting legacy, and in an organisation of our size, this could be just the beginning.You’ll lead exciting, high-impact projects including:

Redesigning our organisational structure to support career growth, succession planning and strong quality practices at the centre level.
Implementing a new roster system.
Strengthening child-safe recruitment and onboarding.
Supporting the development of our Early Education Strategy.

What You'll Do:You’ll mentor Centre Directors, lead workforce planning and drive initiatives that improve the employee value proposition.You’ll also:

Lead workforce management processes including rostering, payroll, return to work and recruitment.
Maintain compliance with National Quality Standards (Quality Area 4 & 7).
Provide leadership in policy development and change management.

What You'll Bring:

A degree in Early Education and/or Management/Business.
Experience in workforce planning.
Substantial experience in leadership roles.
Substantial leadership experience in the Early Education & Care sector.
Deep knowledge of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation.
Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
A collaborative spirit and a passion for empowering others.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
Get your application in by 11.59pm: Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on Friday 12th September 2025.
Package: $117,242 - $129,637 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation and an award vehicle allowance of $10,780 gross p.a.
Hours of work: Temporary Full Time, working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system. Position is expected to be available up to December 2026.
To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.Reach out to Renae Giles, Senior Manager Early Education & Child Protection, for any job specific enquiries.
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