Shine Bright Early Years Manager seeks new Board Member as expansion continues

Jason Roberts

Nov 14, 2025

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Victoria focused Early Years Manager (EYM), Shine Bright, is seeking expressions of interest from someone passionate about early years education and care to join our board after a period of rapid growth.

Since being founded in 2018 the kindergarten setting specialist has grown to forty one kindergartens under management alongside two long day care services.

“We are seeking a board member with appropriate professional skills and a strong governance mindset – someone passionate about making sure that all young learners have the opportunity to meet their unique potential,” David Richmond, Chair of the Board said.

“The Shine Bright board is currently working with the senior leadership team to develop our 2026-2028 strategic plan. It’s a great time to join the board and help shape the future of one of Victoria’s largest early years education and care providers.”

Shine Bright EYM is a non-profit organisation funded by the Victorian Government with an annual turnover of approximately $30 million. It has over 450 staff who are qualified in early years teaching and care and situated across 41 services in and around Bendigo, Buloke, Campaspe, Swan Hill and Mildura.

The Central Office is in Bendigo and comprises a team of approximately 30 professional service experts who provide support for Shine Bright services in payroll, finance, recruitment, communications, human resource management and strategic planning including early years advisors and regional managers in Central Office who provide educational support to all services.

“The board has an excellent working relationship with the Shine Bright executive and a strong track record of responsible financial management,” Mr Richmon said.

“We look forward to welcoming new experience to the board to support the strategic and financial oversight that will ensure Shine Bright continues to thrive.”

Click here to read the Board member invitation document.

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