Child Safety Lead

Explorers Early Learning; Geelong; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Award Salary

Childcare Fee Discount

Professional development opportunities

Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Awards & events

Job summary

Explorers Early Learning Armstrong Creek is seeking an Educational Leader to mentor educators, lead practice excellence, and ensure safe, high quality learning environments for children. You will coach teams, model best practice, and cultivate strong partnerships with families and the community.

Join a founder-driven, women-led organisation that values curiosity, care and professional growth. This role offers leadership development, ongoing PD and a supportive leadership team committed to child

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education & Care.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC) and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Champion child-safe culture across the centre.
• Embed high-quality practices aligned with NQS.
• Coach and mentor educators through reflective practice.
• Lead QIP and prepare for Assessment & Rating.
• Foster strong relationships with families and community.
• Partner with leadership to build a high-performing team.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Leadership

Child safety culture

Education

Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

Become the heartbeat of quality, safety and compliance in our new Armstrong Creek Explorers Centre.

The Opportunity

You’ll mentor and inspire educators, drive excellence in practice, and ensure that our environments are not only safe and compliant—but exceptional places for learning and growth.

You’ll lead with curiosity, coach with compassion, and embed practices that go beyond the checklist, creating meaningful impact for children and peace of mind for families.

Your Mission Will Be

• Champion a child-safe culture where every child feels seen, heard, and protected.
• Embed high-quality practices that align with the National Quality Standard, particularly in Quality Areas 2, 3, 4 & 6.
• Mentor and support educators through coaching, reflection, and hands-on guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement using the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and prepare your centre for Assessment & Rating.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families and the local community.
• Partner with leadership to create a high-performing, passionate, and inclusive team.

Our Benefits

• Generous Above-Award Salary
• Generous Childcare Fee Discount*
• Growth Opportunities access industry-leading professional development and genuine career progression opportunities.
• Onsite Parking for your convenience
• Support from an "off the floor" Director, Educational Leader, and Operations Team
• Continuous Professional Development Opportunities
• Culture Club Events that make work fun and engaging
• Annual Awards Party to celebrate achievements
• Employee Retail Discount Program designed to save you money, with access to discounted in-store and online vouchers from hundreds of retailers
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who You Are

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Mandatory Reporting, Food Safety Training & Completion of the National Child Safety Training
• Deep understanding of the NQF, Child Safe Standards, and EYLF
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or leading teams in early education (preferred)
• A passion for creating safe, inclusive, and high-performing environments.

About Explorers

At Explorers Early Learning, this isn’t just another job in childcare. It’s the beginning of a career with a founder-driven, women-led organisation created to raise the standard of early learning in Australia. When Lynda Salvo founded Explorers in 2004, her mission was simple but powerful: to build centres where children and educators could thrive together. That same mission continues today, with every decision focused on investing in the people who bring our centres to life

When You Join Explorers, You’re Stepping Into

• A career pathway, not just a role - with leadership programs, mentoring, and funded professional development.
• A thriving peer community - collaborative, passionate, and connected across our centres.
• A values-driven culture - where curiosity, creativity, and care are celebrated every day.
• A joyful environment - where children’s wonder inspires your own.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and culture.

Explorers Early Learning is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and expect all team members to uphold our child-safe responsibilities.

• T&Cs apply