Early Childhood Integration Quality Lead

Journey Early Learning Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Group is expanding its network and seeks an Integration Quality Manager to lead quality uplift across new and acquired centres. You will partner with Centre Quality Managers and Educational Leaders, coaching leaders, embedding our ways of working and driving consistent outcomes.

The role involves substantial travel across Victoria to support centres through transition and growth, with a focus on strengthening practices, culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Proven success leading quality improvement initiatives during growth and integration.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standard (NQS).
• Exceptional coaching, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of new build and acquisition centres into the Journey network.
• Partner with Centre Quality Managers, Centre Managers and Educational Leaders to strengthen quality outcomes.
• Coach and mentor leaders through periods of change and growth.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and quality uplift.
• Build relationships across multiple centres and regions; manage competing priorities in a fast-growing environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

NQF/NQS knowledge

Organisational skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Integration Quality Manager | Early Childhood Leadership

Be part of something new. Support the growth, integration and success of our expanding network.

At Journey Early Learning, we believe every child deserves an environment where they can thrive, learn and grow. As we continue to expand through new builds and acquisitions, we are excited to introduce a brand-new opportunity for an accomplished early childhood professional to join our Integration team as an Integration Quality Manager.

You'll work alongside leaders as new and acquired centres become part of Journey, helping teams navigate change, build confidence and establish strong foundations for long-term success.

About the role

The Integration Quality Manager will play a key role in supporting centres as they transition into the Journey network, working closely with leaders and support teams to create a positive and successful integration experience.

You'll partner with Centre Quality Managers, Centre Managers and Educational Leaders to support teams through periods of growth and change, build strong relationships and help embed Journey's culture, practices and ways of working.

Rather than being responsible for one individual centre, you'll have the opportunity to influence and support multiple services, helping leaders navigate their transition into Journey and setting them up for long-term success.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, building relationships, developing people and making a meaningful impact across multiple locations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the successful integration of new build and acquisition centres into the Journey network.
• Building strong relationships with Centre Managers, Educational Leaders and Centre Quality Managers throughout the integration journey.
• Coaching and supporting leaders as they navigate growth, change and transition.
• Helping teams understand and embed Journey's culture, practices and ways of working.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen team capability, consistency and outcomes across services.
• Working collaboratively with support teams to ensure centres have the foundations, resources and support they need to thrive.
• Managing competing priorities across multiple centres within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Please note: This role involves extensive travel across Victoria, supporting centres throughout our growing network. The successful candidate will need the flexibility and availability to travel regularly between locations.

About you

This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished early childhood professional who is passionate about developing people, supporting change and making a broader impact across a growing network of services.

If you're someone who enjoys working with leaders, building relationships, navigating change and helping teams succeed — but don't want the day-to-day responsibility of managing a single centre — this could be the perfect next step in your career.

You will bring:

• Significant leadership experience within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, with a demonstrated ability to influence and support teams across multiple services.
• Proven experience supporting teams through growth, change, new builds, acquisitions or organisational integration.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with the ability to build confidence and capability in leaders.
• Strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify opportunities and support positive, sustainable outcomes.
• Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations.
• The flexibility and commitment to travel extensively across Victoria to support centres across our growing network.

Why Journey Early Learning?

At Journey, we're committed to creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference. Guided by our EVP pillars of Trust & Belief, Support & Wellbeing, Growth & Development, and Passion & Possibilities, we invest in our people and celebrate their success.

By joining Journey, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Be part of an organisation experiencing exciting growth through new builds and acquisitions.
• Play a pivotal role in supporting the successful integration of new and acquired services.
• Work alongside passionate leaders and teams as they embark on their Journey.
• Influence culture, capability and quality across multiple services rather than being focused on a single centre.
• Continue your own professional growth while working alongside experienced leaders across the organisation.
• Make a meaningful impact on children, families, teams and communities across our growing network.

If you're ready to step into a role where you can influence, develop and support teams through meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our journey. Together, we'll create extraordinary learning experiences for children and communities across Australia.