Educational Leader

Only About Children; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Worker retention payment

Recognition programs

Education support networks

Education Specialists access

Coaching and professional development

Leadership pathway across campuses

Education assistance and paid study-le

Paid study leave

Childcare discounts

OAC Rewards

Wellbeing Days

TELUS Health EAP

Job summary

Only About Children Charlemont is seeking an Educational Leader to guide practice across the campus and coach educators, Room Leaders and teachers in curriculum, reflection and quality learning.

You will lead listening to children's voices, support assessment cycles, and strengthen documentation and collaborative reflection. This role requires strong communication and leadership to empower teams and uphold inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Teaching qualification preferred, or Diploma or higher.
• Experience leading a room or team.
• Understanding of the EYLF, NQF, Child Safe Standards and inclusive practice.
• Understanding of curriculum theory and educational leadership.
• Confidence mentoring educators and leading reflection.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

Responsibilities

• Guide educational practice across the campus and coach educators, Room Leaders and teachers in curriculum, reflection and quality learning.
• Support listening to children's voices, cultures and interests in learning journeys.
• Oversee assessment and planning cycles to clarify student progress.
• Strengthen documentation, intentional teaching and reflective practice.
• Engage families by incorporating input into curriculum decisions.
• Champion children's participation and rights within the learning community.
• Contribute to QIP, self‑assessment and Assessment and Rating preparation.
• Support educators' professional growth through coaching and inquiry.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Mentoring educators

Communication skills

Team leadership

EYLF/NQF knowledge

Child Safe Standards

Documentation skills

Working with Children Check

Education

Early Childhood Teaching qualification

Diploma or higher

Job description

Educational Leader - OAC Charlemont When my educators keep wondering, I keep discovering. They notice what I enjoy. They follow my questions. They make space for my culture, my ideas, my voice and my way of learning. They see I am not just playing. I am thinking, testing, imagining, moving, feeling and growing. At Only About Children Charelmont, you can help guide that kind of practice. We're looking for a reflective, inspiring and practice-focused Educational Leader.

About our Charlemont campus At Charlemont, my campus is beginning a brand-new story. I arrive in the Geelong region, at a new purpose-built campus on Batten Road with six rooms, new resources and a big outdoor yard made for children like me. Everything is being shaped with care from the start. I can learn in spaces for nursery, toddler and kindergarten children, with room to move, wonder and belong. New routines, friendships and traditions can grow here. This is a place where my ideas can be noticed from the beginning and my confidence can grow with the community.

You're The Difference At OAC, they say You're The Difference. I think that means you help my educators see me clearly. You help them ask better questions, listen to my ideas and keep learning, so I can keep growing.

About the role I need educators who keep learning with me. As Educational Leader, you will guide educational practice across the campus and coach educators, Room Leaders and teachers in curriculum, reflection and quality learning.

What you'll do

• My learning feels deeper when you help educators listen to children's voices, cultures and interests.
• My progress becomes clearer when you guide the assessment and planning cycle.
• My ideas are noticed when you strengthen documentation, intentional teaching and reflection.
• My family feels included when you connect family input, observations and curriculum decisions.
• My rights and agency are protected when you champion children's participation.
• My campus grows when you contribute to QIP, self-assessment and Assessment and Rating preparation.
• My educators grow when you build their confidence through coaching and inquiry.

What you'll bring

• Early Childhood Teaching qualification preferred, or Diploma or higher.
• Experience leading a room or team.
• Understanding of the EYLF, NQF, Child Safe Standards and inclusive practice.
• Understanding of curriculum theory and educational leadership.
• Confidence mentoring educators and leading reflection.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

What we offer

• OAC recognises the difference your educational leadership makes through above award pay, worker retention payment and recognition programs.
• Education support, OAC learning networks and access to Education Specialists help you guide deeper practice.
• Coaching, professional development and expert-led learning help you support educators as they notice, reflect and grow.
• Your pathway can continue into broader leadership roles across campuses or support functions.
• Education assistance, qualification support and paid study leave where eligible help your own learning continue.
• Eligible team members can access childcare discounts, OAC Rewards, Wellbeing Days, TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing resources.

Child safety and inclusion

Child safety and inclusion I need to feel safe before I can learn, play and grow. At OAC, child safety comes first. There is zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. Everyone who joins the team must help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive place where children have a voice, feel safe, and are valued and respected. You will need to complete all required working with children, background and compliance checks. OAC welcomes people from all backgrounds who share this commitment.