At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams in early education, shaping the future of our centres.
- Company: Join Sutherland Shire Council, a community-focused organisation making a real impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, wellbeing programs, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Temporary full-time role with a chance to leave a lasting legacy.
- Why this job: Make meaningful change in early education while mentoring and empowering others.
- Qualifications: Degree in Early Education/Management and substantial leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 117242 - 129637 $ per year.
- Overview
- Team Leader Workforce (Early Education) role at
Sutherland Shire Council .
Lead, inspire, make a lasting impact.
Are you ready to lead meaningful change and help shape the future of our early education centres?
- We’re looking for a passionate and strategic leader to step into a
- Team Leader Workforce role that’s all about people, strategy and impact. This is a unique
16-month opportunity to share your expertise, ignite innovation and leave a lasting legacy, and in an organisation of our size, this could be just the beginning.
Responsibilities
- Lead workforce management processes including rostering, payroll, return to work and recruitment.
- Redesigning our organisational structure to support career growth, succession planning and strong quality practices at the centre level.
- Implementing a new roster system.
- Strengthening child-safe recruitment and onboarding.
- Supporting the development of our Early Education Strategy.
- Mentor Centre Directors, lead workforce planning and drive initiatives that improve the employee value proposition.
- Maintain compliance with National Quality Standards (Quality Area 4 & 7).
- Provide leadership in policy development and change management.
- What You'll Bring
- A degree in Early Education and/or Management/Business.
- Substantial experience in leadership roles.
- Substantial leadership experience in the Early Education & Care sector.
- Deep knowledge of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation.
- Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
- A collaborative spirit and a passion for empowering others.
- Employment details and benefits
- Package: $117,242 - $129,637 gross p. a. plus 12% superannuation and an award vehicle allowance of $10,780 gross p. a.
- Hours of work: Temporary Full Time, 35 hours per week. Option of a 19-day month through the Council’s flex system. Position is expected to be available up to December 2026.
- Wellbeing benefits: fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
- Pre-employment checks
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes reference checks, work rights verification, identity and functional/medical history checks (including Covid-19 vaccination).
Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks, including a Working with Children Check and Criminal History where applicable.
How to apply
Apply by responding to online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why you are a great fit.
Applications close by 11:59pm Wednesday 3 September 2025.
Interview date: Friday 12 September 2025.
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Team Leader Workforce (Early Education) in Sydney employer: Sutherland Shire Council
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