Development Coach (Early Childhood Education and Care)

Industry Graduates; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package + super

One-on-one coaching

Job summary

Industry Graduates is seeking a committed Development Coach in Early Childhood Education and Care, based in Cranbourne, working two days per week. You will coach educators, align learning with organizational career pathways, and support learners toward qualifications within a dynamic employer partner program.

Ideal candidates will hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, have current industry experience, and demonstrate strong mentoring and communication skills, plus Australian

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Recent or current industry experience in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Full Australian working rights and a current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best practice operational policy and procedures align with the national quality framework.
• Deliver a comprehensive learning and development program for Early Childhood Service employees, aligned with career pathways.
• Manage trainee educator experience and development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mentoring

Digital tools

Organised

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Development Coach (Early Childhood Education and Care)

At Industry Graduates, we're passionate about reshaping professional development through tailored workplace coaching and mentoring. Working alongside top industry experts, we empower learners to thrive in their careers. Now, we're excited to welcome a committed and enthusiastic Early Childhood Education and Care Development Coach to our dynamic team.

If you're ready to bring your experience in Early Childhood to a training environment and want to be part of an organisation doing things differently — we’d love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity:

Early Childhood Education and Care Development Coach
Cranbourne based | Part-time (2 days per week)

The role of a Development Coach is to work with our Early Childhood Education and Care employer partners. Not only will you be part of our fabulous Industry Graduates team, but you will also form part of the employer's internal learning academy, working to achieve the career professional development goals of educators and the employer. This means you will immerse yourself in the culture of the organisation, become part of the team and see first-hand the benefit your role modelling, coaching and development is contributing to the service.

As a Development Coach, you'll support students through their learning journeys, helping them achieve their qualifications and build successful careers. With support, mentoring and clear development pathways, this is your chance to launch a meaningful and rewarding career in education and training.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into the world of training and assessment and inspire the next generation of early childhood educators. The role is ideal for someone who:

is ready to apply their practical knowledge in a training capacity.

holds the Diploma of Early Childhood Education.

holds or willing to work towards the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring best practice operational policy and procedural services are always implemented and assessed against the national quality framework.
• Delivering a comprehensive L&D program for all Early Childhood Service employees that is consistent with their career pathway.
• Management of trainee educator experience and development.
• Provide on the job mentoring during client workplace visits.
• Work alongside leaders to ensure all educators achieve development goals.
• Communicate and develop cooperative relationships with all leaders.

About You:

• Hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Have recent or current industry experience in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a passion for mentoring others.
• Organised, proactive and confident using digital tools to support learner engagement.
• Full Australian working rights and a current driver's licence.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive entry into the training sector with comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentoring.
• Attractive salary package + super.
• Clear pathways for professional growth and trainer advancement.
• One-on-one coaching to support your development.
• Be part of a passionate, energetic team making a genuine impact on the industry.
• Enjoy rewards and recognition for performance