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OverviewJob DescriptionChildcare Centre Coordinator Reference number: 10969. Closing date: 11:00pm, 10 February 2026. Permanent full-time leadership role | Keilor East. Salary commencing at $100,577 per annum + 12% superannuation.Lead a Large, Integrated Early Learning Service in Keilor EastThis is a standout opportunity for an accomplished Childcare Centre Coordinator / Centre Director / Early Years Leader to take the helm of Moonee Valley City Councils largest early learning centre. This role is for an experienced leader who is confident managing complexity, scale, and people, and who is ready to lead a high-performing service within a strong local government framework. You will oversee a large, multidisciplinary team and be supported by an experienced Early Years Regional Team Leader and a broader network of internal Council teams.The RoleAs Childcare Centre Coordinator, you will provide strategic, operational, and pedagogical leadership across the entire service, ensuring exceptional outcomes for children, families and staff.Your responsibilities will include:Leading and inspiring a large, established team across childcare and integrated kindergarten programsSetting clear expectations and building a strong culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvementEnsuring excellence and compliance across the National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards, and all regulatory requirementsManaging centre operations at scale, including staffing, rosters, budgets, and resourcesPartnering with the Regional Team Leader on service planning, performance, and quality improvementDriving strategic initiatives, including School Readiness Funding projects and future-focused service developmentBuilding strong, respectful relationships with families, Council stakeholders, and external partnersThis role offers genuine influence, not just in day-to-day operations, but in shaping the direction and quality of one of Councils flagship early learning services.About YouYou are a confident, experienced early childhood leader with a proven ability to manage large, complex services and lead teams with clarity and purpose. You bring strong professional judgement, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.You will have:A Degree and/or Diploma of Childrens Services (or equivalent) recognised under the Education and Care National Law and RegulationsSignificant experience leading a childcare centre or early learning service, ideally within a large or integrated settingAdvanced knowledge of the National Quality Framework, curriculum frameworks, and Child Safe StandardsDemonstrated success in people leadership, performance management, and team developmentStrong financial and operational management capability, including budgeting and reportingThe ability to work autonomously while collaborating closely with the Early Years Regional Team LeaderA strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeingYou will also hold:Working with Children CheckFirst Aid Level 2 and CPRAnaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma ManagementDET Mandatory Reporting certificationWhy This Role?Lead Moonee Valley City Councils largest early learning centreManage an integrated childcare and kindergarten serviceBe based in Keilor East, within a well-supported council environmentInfluence service quality, culture, and strategic directionEnjoy the stability and benefits of a permanent local government leadership roleNext StepsApplications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Gurpreet Thiara, Manager Family and Childrens Services (03) 9243 1063 to seek further insights to the role.About UsMoonee Valley is a local government authority in the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to about 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to a collaborative environment, supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent to make a positive impact now and in the future.Some of the benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council include flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and staff benefits. Our Council offices are located in the heart of a vibrant, diverse community with access to public transport and cycling options.We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer, valuing diversity and encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, people of any age or gender, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disability. If you require reasonable adjustment, please let us know through your application or via email or phone. #J-18808-Ljbffr