Early Learning (ECT) Coach, full time fixed term

Gowrie Victoria; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gowrie Victoria is seeking experienced coaches to join our team in a flexible, full-time fixed-term role across 2027 to support early childhood development programs.

The role delivers coaching through School Readiness Funding, facilitates Early Years Learning Networks in collaboration with the Department of Education, and supports content writing and resource development with our learning and development team.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in early childhood education.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and coach individuals.
• Knowledge of pedagogy, inclusion, wellbeing, and child safety.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor educators across multiple programs.
• Deliver development programs and facilitate networking sessions.
• Contribute to content writing and resource development with the team.

Job description

Looking for a new challenge in a flexible role

in the early childhood sector? We’re on the lookout for experienced coaches to join our team!

For over 85 years, Gowrie Victoria has been at the forefront of high-quality early learning. We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for inspiring others and shining a light on best practice.

Our strength is our culture. It is built on a foundation of genuine curiosity. We encourage our people to ask questions, be reflective and bring their authentic selves to work.

About the role

Gowrie Coaches bring valuable sector knowledge and leadership skills to facilitate and deliver development programs for the early childhood sector. This role will work across multiple programs which may include:

• Coaching through School Readiness Funding
• Facilitation of Early Years Learning Networks, delivered in collaboration with the Department of Education
• Content writing and resource development, working alongside our learning and development team

This role is full time, fixed term across 2027 to cover a period of parental leave. As a statewide service, our programs are delivered across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Some travel will form part of the role and may include overnight travel depending on program needs. We are currently looking to strengthen our coverage across Melbourne’s west and north, particularly Wyndham, Brimbank and Hume, as well as the Barwon region. However, we welcome applications from experienced candidates across Victoria. We are also currently advertising for part time and casual opportunities – visit our website to learn more.

About You

We are looking for early childhood teachers and leaders with significant experience of educational leadership, strong communication skills and the ability to facilitate workshops and coach individuals. In this role, you will use a range of leadership and coaching frameworks to support others to reflect and improve their practice. You will draw on your knowledge and expertise in a wide range of early childhood settings and areas including pedagogy and practice, inclusion, wellbeing, child safety and reform implementation to support and inspire educators, teachers and teams. Contemporary knowledge of best practices in early childhood education, a practical understanding of curriculums and the NQS and extensive teaching experience is essential.

Are you ready to nurture your career at Gowrie Victoria?

Gowrie Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation and you can view our commitment to child safety here www.gowrievictoria.org.au/about .

You must have a legal right to work in Australia, pass an employee Working with Children Check and be willing to undertake a national police check. Click here (https://gowrievictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PD-Coach-and-Mentor.pdf)on our website to view the PD.