• Make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community
• Part time permanent role
• Band 6, $48.01 - $52.38 per hour (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the role
As the Family Day Care Team Leader, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and educational programs for children and families. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the family day care scheme, developing, implementing practices and procedures, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment for children, staff, families and contracted educators. This position is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in our community.

Other responsibilities include:

• Managing the Family Day Care scheme’s compliance and preparing performance monitoring reports required by Council.
• Planning and monitoring high quality home based education and care in the City of Glen Eira, where children's overall physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs are met.
• Consulting with service users and stakeholders in reviewing practices and procedures.
• Facilitating communication between parents, contracted educators, and staff through regular newsletter production and appropriate written information.

About you
You are a passionate and experienced early childhood professional with a strong commitment to child development and family support. You possess excellent leadership skills and a collaborative spirit, allowing you to inspire and guide the team effectively.

The following is also required:

• Tertiary qualifications in early years education and care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in family and children’s services.
• Experience in budget monitoring and reporting.
• Experience in staff management (including supervision of contractors).
• Current driver’s licence is essential

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you are excited about the position but do not perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Interview information
The interviews will take place on 12 June 2025 and 16 June 2025 between 9am and 5pm.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
Position Description - Family Day Care Team Leader.pdf

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: 10 June 2025 at 11.55 pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Eliza Levi, Coordinator Early Years Services and Partnerships on 0435 203 702 or email elevi@gleneira.vic.gov.au

What is on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration, and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment and Flexible work options 
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed 
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs 
• Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure 

Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.