Please note - This is an active recruitment campaign and applications are being reviewed and shortlisted for interview as they are received. This means that the advertisement may be withdrawn prior to the end date.
Who is Windermere?
Windermere is a community services organisation that improves lives by working closely with individuals and families to find solutions for complex situations. Since 1992 we have operated across Victoria and each year we assist over 20,000 people to live the lives they dream of.
Our Family Day Care Program is the leader in our region and has been in operation for over 21 years and was a Service Finalist in the TAS/VIC industry award in 2023.
What are the specifics of the role?
As a passionate and highly diligent early childhood professional, you will lead a small team of experienced Field Officers each supporting up to 25 Family Day Care Educators. You will oversee their day-to-day activities and provide individualised supervision and coaching.
You will be a fantastic communicator, with an excellent understanding of industry compliance, someone who is motivated to make new connections and grow our program. You will be passionate about the Family Day Care sector and high-quality education and care.
As an experienced and engaging people leader, you will encourage collaboration and innovation. You will drive the continual improvement of recruitment and onboarding activities.
Join our vibrant Family Day Care program in this strategic but hands-on role, working closely with the Team Leader and Manager of ECES and take your career to the next level.
This is a permanent part time role, 26.6 hours per week spread over 4 days (potential to increase as the program grows). Flexible work location, only Tuesday and Thursday in our Pakenham office, you choose your non-workday and work the remainder of the week from home and through field visits.
The base salary is $60,386 per year ($86,266 full time equivalent) plus a $5,000 annual bonus
As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation, employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary. Use the salary packaging calculator available here - Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay - (https://calculator.accesspay.com.au/salary-packaging-calculator)
For example, Fortnightly base take-home salary without salary packaging is $1932 however, if you maximise salary packaging this will be $2,120 per fortnight – this does not include the $5,000 annual bonus.
If this sounds like the role for you, refer to Key Selection Criteria below.
Why work for Windermere?
We are an organisation with a big heart; we care about our people and strive for continuous improvement; we are committed to a culture of individualised flexibility and support.
In our November 2025 employee survey - 85.4% of our employees would recommend Windermere as a place to work and 85.1% felt we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, view the results here - https://link.windermere.org.au/Pulse-Survey-November-20-2025
Staff Benefits and Entitlements
This is where we stand out from the crowd and Windermere offers a wide range of unique benefits such as:
- Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
- Annual Wellbeing Leave Day - no reason needed, it's just for you!
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Ceremonial Leave
- Cultural and Ceremonial Leave (for non-Indigenous employees)
- Public Holiday Substitution - e.g. work Australia Day or Good Friday and take leave on another day.
- Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral
- Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins
- Secondment and career growth opportunities
- Staff discount program for everyday items e.g. groceries, movie tickets, health insurance and more
- Reward & Recognition Program - become a Windermere All Star!
- End of Year Awards Celebration - different theme each year
- Opportunities for professional development
- Study Leave provisions
- 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, in addition to Government Funded Parental Leave Pay (PLP)
- High quality IT and access to fleet cars
Key Selection Criteria
- Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
- Annual Wellbeing Leave Day - no reason needed, it's just for you!
- Minimum of a Diploma of Children’s Services with 3 years supervisory experience in a role within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector
- Demonstrated experience in leading a cross functional team, and providing direction to process and systems changes and implementation
- Demonstrated experience in Family Day Care (Preferable)
- Demonstrated experience providing training opportunities
- Demonstrated experience in implementing and monitoring the National Quality Framework in early childhood services (preferably family day care)
- Demonstrated experience in working within the National Quality Framework and understanding across Family Day Care
- High level of communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent self-initiative and drive to grow the program
- Ability to manage multiple complex demands and meet timelines
- Strong administrative skills including the use of all Microsoft programs
- Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
- Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence
- Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks - including, Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children's check
- Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights
How to Apply
If this job excites you, then click the “Apply” button to view the detailed Position Description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.
If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au
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Windermere is committed to creating equitable environments for consumers and employees. We do this by building diverse and inclusive services and workspaces, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.
We are proud of our Rainbow Tick accreditation and our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan which has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.
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