Educational Leader

• Part time (0.8 FTE), Ongoing
• Band 5, Starting Hourly Rate $39.88 plus superannuation (Increasing October 2026)

The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

Are you an experienced Educational Leader ready to take the next step in your career? We're seeking a passionate and inspiring early childhood professional to join our Strategic Improvement Team and help strengthen educational practice across our Early Years Services.

Reporting to the Child Safeguarding Senior Advisor, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with our Early Years Mentor and contribute to the quality and continuous improvement of our Early Years Services. You will support educators and leaders through coaching, professional learning and collaborative partnerships, helping to strengthen practice, enhance educational programs and create learning environments where children can thrive.

You will champion reflective practice, continuous improvement and evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning, while contributing to strategic initiatives that drive meaningful and sustainable improvements across multiple services. This is an opportunity to influence practice beyond a single centre and play an important role in shaping the future of quality early childhood education.

About You

You are an experienced early childhood professional with strong pedagogical knowledge and a passion for supporting others to learn and grow. You build positive relationships, facilitate meaningful professional conversations and inspire educators to reflect on and strengthen their practice.

You bring experience in educational leadership, professional learning and coaching, along with a sound understanding of the Approved Learning Frameworks, relevant legislation and Victorian Child Safe Standards. You can balance strategic thinking with practical support and enjoy working collaboratively with educators, leaders and specialist staff across multiple services.

A tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (or a related discipline), Working with Children Check (Employee), Level 2 First Aid, Anaphylaxis qualifications and a satisfactory Police Record Check are required.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Educational Leader to expand their impact, grow their leadership capability and help shape exceptional outcomes for children, families and educators.

Benefits

• Secure employment | Annual Pay increase October 2026
• Above award wages with annual pay increases | Annual leave loading | Paid overtime
• Flexible work arrangements to fit in with your needs
• Generous leave provisions (20 weeks paid parental leave) | Learning and development opportunities

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Position Description

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Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Kerrin Smith, Child Safeguarding Senior Advisor, 5454 9614.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by 11.30pm, Monday 31 August 2026.

It is anticipated that interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th September. If you are unavailable during this time, please indicate this in your application.