Team Leader Workforce (Early Education)

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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