Head of Kindergarten Programs

• Rare Strategic Leadership Opportunity
• Permanent, full time position
• Hybrid working and flexible hours available, Narre Warren-based
• $ 170, 000 pkg circa (Senior Officer, Level 4)

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities.

We have a proud history of providing quality kindergarten programs to one of the largest populations of children in Victoria. In April 2024 Council made the decision to continue to provide kindergarten services to the Casey community. We currently manage 47 kindergartens with over 300 Educators, making the City of Casey one of the largest Early Years Managers in the State.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s south east. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey 

• Flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Diverse professional development opportunities.
• Conveniently located near Westfield shopping centre, with an adjacent gym/pool offering Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted memberships, and an onsite café.
• Multi-award-winning, architecturally designed office with fully equipped kitchens, community library on-site, free parking, and more.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

This is a unique opportunity to make an impact on the future delivery of Kindergarten Programs in the City of Casey. You will be responsible for providing strategic oversight and leadership to the Kindergarten Program team, developing and overseeing delivery of long term plans to meet the changing needs of the community and the implementation of the Best Start Best Life policy reform.

What you’ll deliver

• Lead the Kindergarten Program team including overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the strategic operations, service delivery, and business improvement.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency to enhance service delivery and community impact.
• Develop and enhance strong connections with stakeholders and the sector to maintain a partnership approach to service delivery.
• Use evidence and data to analyse trends and inform service planning and advocacy and partnership priorities.
• Oversee and respond to issues related to the operation of Casey-managed services and their compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements
• Undertake the responsibilities of person with management or control on behalf of the Approved Provider, City of Casey, for council operated kindergarten services
• Foster a high-performing team culture by embedding a collaborative leadership model that drives role clarity, accountability, and capability development.

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to create an environment where staff feel involved, valued, engaged and clear on shared goals. 
• Strong leadership experience within the education and care sector.
• Proven success leading productive relationships with government departments,  agencies, and the broader youth sector.
• Commitment to collaboration and consultation, ensuring cross functional co-operation to achieve high quality outcomes for the community.
• Financial and operational acumen with the ability to effectively manage team budgets, including forecasting and resource planning.
• Understanding of Victorian Early Years Reforms, Victorian Government policy direction, National Early Years Framework and National Care and Education Regulations
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent approved Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) qualifications.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, and Psychometric Testing
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact Bronwyn Saffron, on 9709 9745 and [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Sunday 22 June.

Please Note: Applications will not be accepted via email. Please apply by following the links only.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9777 or [email protected].

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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