Coordinator Goldfields Children's Centre

Central Goldfields Shire Council; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional development

Work-life balance

Employee Assistance Program

Salary progression

Job summary

Central Goldfields Shire Council is seeking a Coordinator Goldfields Children's Centre in Maryborough to lead a 100-place centre offering 3- and 4-year-old kinder programs. The position combines strategic direction with hands-on administration and staff development.

You will shape culture, drive high-quality early learning, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting ongoing professional development for the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience in children's services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 100-place Goldfields Children's Centre, including 3- and 4-year-old kinder programs.
• Drive exceptional leadership to deliver high-quality early learning and care.
• Develop policy, budgeting, and service planning in collaboration with Council teams.

Skills

Leadership

High-quality ECE

Culture & aspiration

Service excellence

Job description

Coordinator Goldfields Children's Centre

Central Goldfields Shire Council – Maryborough VIC

Located just a couple of hours from Melbourne, Maryborough sits in the geographical heart of Victoria, with easy access to major regional centres such as Ballarat and Bendigo. The Central Goldfields Shire combines rich heritage, striking architecture, and a warm, connected community. With affordable housing, quality facilities, strong employment growth and continued investment across the region, it offers an appealing lifestyle that is both convenient and full of opportunity.

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• Role Permanent Full time
• Band 7$108,082.46 to $120,784.40+ Super, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

Making a difference

This is a genuine opportunity to help shape how Central Goldfields Shire Council delivers our children's services to the community. As the Coordinator Goldfields Children's Centre, you'll play both a strategic and operational role leading the 100-place Centre including 3- and 4-year-old kinder programs.

The role requires exceptional leadership to deliver high-quality early learning and care, nurture positive and aspirational culture, and support ongoing professional development of our staff, giving you the chance to leave a lasting positive impact on local children and their families.

As a leader of a Council owned community-based service, the Coordinator plays a critical role in policy development, service planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance and collaborating with other parts of Council - all aimed at Council's commitment to support great futures for local children and their families.

• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience in children's services
• Passion for achieving high-quality early childhood education and care Ability to drive culture and aspiration
• Driven by service excellence

Our Values

• Authentic Communication
• Improvement Is Possible

What Central Goldfields Shire Council can offer you?

Central Goldfields Shire Council is a collaborative, community-focused workplace where our people—our greatest asset—are truly valued. We champion continuous learning, professional support, and innovative thinking to deliver meaningful outcomes for our community. With over 210 staff, we’re proud of the positive culture we’ve built together and the commitment we bring to serving our region.

• Meaningful work with a dedicated team
• Transfer of benefits for employees from other Victorian Councils
• Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
• Work-life balance options – Our flexible arrangements promote work-life balance
• Annual salary advancement within Banding through professional development planning
• Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program

If you have further questions about the role or joining our team, please contact Carolyn Bartholomeusz on

0412 917 ***

Applications close at 11.30pm 13 October 2026

Interviews will be conducted shortly after the close date

If you would like to contact our People and Culture team, please email ******@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

Central Goldfields Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.

We are a Child Safe Organisation committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to creating environments where children are safe, valued, and heard.

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