Early Years Workforce Supervisor

Permanent Part-Time - 25 Hours per week

Monday to Friday - 6:00am- 9:00am start each day (non-negotiable), other hours flexible

Band 5 – Starting from $80,410.06 + super (pro rata)

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff, salary sacrifice childcare options
  About the Role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Early Years Workforce Supervisor to join our Early Years Unit in a part-time, permanent role, with hands-on learning, mentorship and future career progression opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

As an Early Years Workforce Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and supporting council's dedicated pool of casual early childhood professionals.  Your expertise and leadership will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our youngest citizens, ensuring they receive the best possible start in life.

The purpose of this role is to:

• Support the services and leadership teams on a daily basis to be resourced with educators in accordance with Education and Care regulatory requirements
• Monitor and report on labour usage
• Engage in the recruitment processes for the unit
• Supervise the Casual Pool
• Support the unit with implementing our Workforce Plan. 

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Melinda Miller, Early Years Operations Lead via Mel•••••••••••@yarracity.vic.gov.au.

 702456-Early Years Workforce Supervisor- Position Description.pdf

Applications close on: Friday 26 June 2026, at 11:55pm

How to Apply

In your application, please include your Resume and a 1-page Cover Letter. In your cover letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check to ensure eligibility to work in the sector and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

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Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.