Childcare Jobs - Support office, Full Time - Perth WA, Australia

G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day.  Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity

The Practice Partner Lead is responsible for leading and managing a team of Practice Partners in a particular state/s. This role leads the state-based implementation of the National Quality Framework together with the G8 Early Learning and Education strategy through enabling data informed approaches to practice uplift, programme administration and coordination.

The Lead will ensure the state-based embedment of relevant federal and state-based requirements including any specific funded programs which may relate to kindergarten/pre-school delivery, workforce capability or other initiatives.

Please note - permanent this role is a12 month-fixed term contract 

Your day-to-day

The Practice Partner Lead is accountable for practice improvement outcomes, ensuring the delivery of the National Quality Framework and Child Safe Principles. This role requires strategic leadership collaborating with the state leadership team, local and centre based teams. The Lead works collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver on this purpose.

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:

• Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education
• Full Teacher Registration/Accreditation or eligibility to attain
• Current Australian Driver’s License
• 5+ years’ experience working in the early childhood education and care sector
• Ability to lead and coordinate the development and delivery of adult education experiences that are founded in adult learning principles
• Ability to lead programme development and implementation to deliver quality improvement
• Flexibility to undertake frequent domestic travel as required from an operational perspective (as per the business requirements).
• Experience in using data insights to inform decision making and improve outcomes.
• Experience in leading teams driving change and continuous improvement.
• Maintenance of appropriate Working with Children checks relevant to state of operation
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits Include: 

• Competitive salary package
• Work From Home & Hybrid working conditions encouraged.  
• Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions. 

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now! 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible. 

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.