Matron Swinton is seeking a passionate Centre Based Childcare Team Leader to provide strong, values driven leadership within our early learning service. This is a key leadership role for someone who is committed to high-quality early childhood education, child safety, and empowering educators to be their best. About the Role As the Centre Based Childcare Team Leader, you will role model excellent leadership, foster a positive and inclusive team culture, and support educators to deliver high quality, engaging programs for children and families. You will play a critical role in ensuring the service operates safely, effectively, and in line with the National Quality Framework, while contributing to broader strategic outcomes across the service and organisation. About You You are an inspiring and capable early childhood leader who is passionate about quality education, child safety, and continuous improvement. You bring strong communication and relationship-building skills and thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will demonstrate: Proven leadership experience in centre-based early learning Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Victorian early years frameworks A commitment to child-centred, inclusive, and reflective practice The ability to mentor, support, and develop educators Sound operational and organisational skills The Benefits This is a temporary full time position from 24 March 2026 until 5 April 2027, with a starting salary of $76,310 per annum. To Apply To apply for this opportunity, please visit the Warrnambool City Council website and click Apply Now. Questions If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Sarah Ots, Early Learning Coordinator, on 0458 981 270 or sots@warrnambool.vic.gov.au . Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 8 February 2026 Culture Warrnambool City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant, or if you have a disability, we encourage you to apply. Employees of Warrnambool City Council are expected to work under Councils values of: Accountability, Collaboration, Respectfulness, Progressiveness and Wellbeing. Recruitment Process Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check. If you require advice and support during the recruitment process please contact us on the following details: (03) 5559 4800 or hr@warrnambool.vic.gov.au For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers
