Early Childhood Consultant, full time fixed term
We are expanding our team of highly experienced Early Childhood Consultants in Melbourne's West and North to champion excellent Early Childhood Education & Care across the sector.
Enjoy hybrid work opportunities - coaching delivery includes onsite and online options
Work across multiple locations in inner and outer metro Melbourne
About the role
This is an opportunity to work alongside leaders and services across Victoria, supporting quality improvement, leadership development and positive outcomes for children, families and communities.
This role will work across multiple programs which include:
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Coaching through School Readiness Funding
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Facilitating the Leadership Program delivered in collaboration with the Department of Education
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Facilitation of Early Years Learning Networks, delivered in collaboration with the Department of Education
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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 experienced early childhood professionals with significant experience leading services, teams and quality improvement initiatives, strong communication skills, and the ability to facilitate workshops, networks 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 across a wide range of early childhood settings and areas including pedagogy and practice, inclusion, wellbeing, child safety, Child Safe Standards and reform implementation to support and inspire leaders, educators, teachers and teams. You will bring contemporary knowledge of early childhood education and care, curriculum frameworks, the National Quality Standard and the broader regulatory environment.
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.
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Early Childhood Consultant, full time fixed term in Melbourne employer: Gowrie Victoria
Gowrie Victoria is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development in the early childhood education sector. As a not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus, employees benefit from generous leave entitlements, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in Footscray. Join us in shaping the future of early learning while enjoying a collaborative environment that values curiosity and authenticity.
