• Lead with care, creating a safe and supportive environment for children
• Part time permanent role (25 hours per week)
• $40.24 per hour + superannuation
• Rostered hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm

About the role
The Occasional Care Team Leader will coordinate the operation of Carnegie Occasional Care and GESAC Occasional Care, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, responsive services for children. The role will provide direct care, while managing administrative tasks and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and Council policies.

Other responsibilities include:

• Ensure centre operation is customer focused and meets regulatory compliance
• Organise staff rosters, ensuring that appropriate regulations are met
• Create programs suited to the needs of children and families
• Complete administrative tasks associated with the delivery of the education and care program

About you
You are a compassionate and organised leader with a strong understanding of child care principles, capable of providing high-quality, responsive services for children. With a balance of hands-on care and administrative expertise, you ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a safe and supportive environment for both children and team members.

The following is also required:

• Qualifications according to Children's Services Regulations 2020 (Vic)
• Recent substantial experience working as a team member in a leadership role in an early years' service
• Successful assessment as Primary Nominee with the Department of Education prior to or within the first months of employment

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

Interview information
In order to best manage the selection process, all shortlisted candidates will be contacted before 3pm on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, to arrange an interview. The interviews will take place in person or by video conference between Thursday, 17 July 2025 and Monday, 21 July 2025.

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, Preemployment medical assessment 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
Occasional Care Team Leader - Position Description.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: 16 July 2025 at 3 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’s 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:

• 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.