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Educational Leader | Echuca West… see you soon!

Lead with purpose. Inspire with passion. Grow with Journey.

Journey Early Learning is excited to open our second centre in Echuca West (VIC) set to open April 2026 and we’re looking for an exceptional Educational Leader to champion pedagogy and mentor our team. You’ll guide educators in delivering high-quality programs aligned with EYLF and NQS, drive continuous improvement, and create a culture where every child thrives.

About Our New Echuca West Centre

• Licensed for 120 children across 8 rooms
• Operating hours: 6:30am – 6:30pm
• A purpose-built environment designed to support children, educators, and families
• Strong focus on community connection and meaningful excursions

Your Role as Educational Leader

As our Educational Leader, you’ll be a cornerstone of the centre’s leadership team—empowering educators, inspiring innovation, and ensuring every child experiences the highest quality of care and learning. Your expertise will help create a collaborative, supportive culture where educators grow professionally and children thrive.

Fulltime or Permanent Part-time position across Monday to Friday.

What you’ll do:

• Inspire and mentor educators to deliver engaging, child-led programs that spark curiosity and creativity.
• Lead reflective practice across the team, encouraging growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Use Storypark to document children’s learning in a way that is meaningful and professional.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain consistent, high-quality practices throughout the centre.
• Build strong, inclusive relationships with children to support their development and wellbeing.
• Partner with families to foster open, honest communication and shared goals.
• Guide the team to meet National Quality Standards (NQS) and deliver best-practice outcomes.

About you: 

Key skills and requirements: 

• A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)
• A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Law
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement quality educational programs 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Current First Aid, PR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates  
• Valid Working with Children Check 

Why Journey?

At Journey, our culture is anchored in four pillars:
Trust & Belief | Support & Wellbeing | Growth & Development | Passion & Possibilities

We invest in you, celebrate you, and empower you to grow.

What we offer:

• 15 hours of program planning time off the floor, plus 1 hour per room
• Educational Leader Allowance + competitive hourly rate + super
• 15% Educator Worker Retention Payment (paid weekly)
• Professional development & networking opportunities
• Paid Birthday Leave + Anniversary gifts
• 80% childcare discount*
• Paid First Aid, CPR & Anaphylaxis training
• Targeted leadership pathways & Journey Academy access
• 4x per year state-based training for CM/EL (travel & accommodation paid)
• High-quality resources and environments
• Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program

*Terms and conditions apply.

Ready to Inspire Where It All Begins?

If you’re ready to lead learning and make a lasting impact, apply now and join us at Journey Early Learning.

www.journey.edu.au

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm.