Early Childhood Education - Service Leader

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fifth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing, transport and health care. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 69,000 and is culturally rich with 17.4% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

Early Childhood Education – Service Leader

Salary: $80,385.24 per annum

Closing: Friday 7 August 2026

Full Time – Permanent

An exciting opportunity is available for a suitably qualified and experienced early childhood professional to join Arthur Dickmann Children’s Centre as our Service Leader.

As Service Leader, you will play a key role in continuing to strengthen and develop the services leadership structure while supporting educators, children, and families to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Arthur Dickmann Children’s Centre operates Monday to Friday from 7.15am to 5.30pm, providing long day care and kindergarten programs for up to 100 children.

The service has a long-standing reputation for innovation and excellence in early childhood education, with a strong commitment to sustainability initiatives, building strong community connections, child and family inclusion and support.

Our welcoming and inclusive environment offers spacious, well-resourced learning spaces filled with natural light, where children, families and educators experience a strong sense of belonging.

The leadership team consists of Service Leader, Second in Charge (2IC) and Administration Officer. All roles are office based. The educational leader role is integrated within the second in charge position, supported by the service leader.

The Service Leader role works closely with the organisations Early Years leadership team, who offer guidance in budgeting, staff recruitment and mentoring, professional development opportunities and networking and leadership support.

What we offer:

• Family friendly work environment.
• Employee Health and Wellbeing programs.
• Paid training
• Career Progression pathways

Requirements for this position:

• Minimum Diploma of early Childhood Education and Care
• Current First Aid – HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
• Current CPR – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Current and valid Employee Working with Children Check Card (WWCC)
• Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations early childhood
• Foundations of Child Safety Training

If you are a passionate and experienced leader looking to make a meaningful contribution to a highly regarded service, take the next step in your career and apply now.

For further information about this position, please contact Julie Goodwin, Coordinator - Children's Services on 5832 9815.

Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.

All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.