Coordinator Early Years Services
Job No:
2870326
Location:
Bendigo
- Full time, Ongoing
- Band 8, Starting salary $123,692 plus superannuation
Click here to view the Position Description
The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
This role supports our childcare centres, the Centralised Registration and Enrolment Service (CRES) and the School Crossing Program to ensure services are safe, inclusive and child‑centred as well as meeting the needs of our community. Additionally, the successful candidate will guide and support staff, contribute to planning and improvement work, oversee day‑to‑day service delivery and ensure programs meet all required standards, regulations and funding obligations.
About You
To be successful, you will bring strong, values‑based leadership and experience working in Early Years or community‑focused services. You are confident supporting and developing teams, building positive relationships and keeping services running smoothly. You understand what high‑quality, child‑safe practice look like and are comfortable working within guidelines, policies and regulatory requirements.
You will have strong communication and organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to balance different priorities. You are someone who works collaboratively, thinks ahead and contributes to a positive, supportive workplace.
A satisfactory Police Check, an Employee Working with Children Check and current Drivers licence are all required for this position.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases | Full time position | Secure and stable employment
- Contribute to our community | Work close to home in beautiful Bendigo
- Salary packaging options | Values based organisation | Discounted gym memberships
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Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Sue Harrison, Manager Community & Environmental Health, 5434 6407.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 25 March 2026.
