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At Industry Graduates, we're passionate about reshaping professional development through tailored workplace coaching and mentoring. Working alongside top industry experts, we empower learners to thrive in their careers. Now, we're excited to welcome a committed and enthusiastic Early Childhood Education and Care Development Coach to our dynamic team.

If you're ready to bring your experience in Early Childhood to a training environment and want to be part of an organisation doing things differently — we'd love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity:

Early Childhood Education and Care Development Coach
Sunshine Coast based | Part-time (3 days per week)

The role of a Development Coach is to work with our Early Childhood Education and Care employer partners. Not only will you be part of our fabulous Industry Graduates team, but you will also form part of the employer's internal learning academy, working to achieve the career professional development goals of educators and the employer. This means you will immerse yourself in the culture of the organisation, become part of the team and see first-hand the benefit your role modelling, coaching and development is contributing to the service.

As a Development Coach, you'll support students through their learning journeys, helping them achieve their qualifications and build successful careers. With support, mentoring and clear development pathways, this is your chance to launch a meaningful and rewarding career in education and training.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into the world of training and assessment and inspire the next generation of early childhood educators. The role is ideal for someone who:

1. is ready to apply their practical knowledge in a training capacity.

2. holds the Diploma of Early Childhood Education.

3. holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring best practice operational policy and procedural services are always implemented and assessed against the national quality framework.

• Delivering a comprehensive L&D program for all Early Childhood Service employees that is consistent with their career pathway.

• Management of trainee educator experience and development.

• Provide on the job mentoring during client workplace visits.

• Work alongside leaders to ensure all educators achieve development goals.

• Communicate and develop cooperative relationships with all leaders.

About You:

• Hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

• Hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

• Have recent or current industry experience in Early Childhood Education and Care.

• Excellent verbal and written communication with a passion for mentoring others.

• Organised, proactive and confident using digital tools to support learner engagement.

• Full Australian working rights and a current driver's licence.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive entry into the training sector with comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentoring.

• Attractive salary package + super.

• Clear pathways for professional growth and trainer advancement.

• One-on-one coaching to support your development.

• Be part of a passionate, energetic team making a genuine impact on the industry.

• Enjoy rewards and recognition for performance

If you're looking to make a career move where your Early Childhood experience can empower others — this is the opportunity for you. Apply now and one of our team members will be in touch!

Employer Questions:

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• Do you have your Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care?

• Do you have a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment?

• How many years of professional childcare experience do you have?

• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?