Nursery Manager jobs in Warrandyte VIC

About us

Formed in 1917, QEC is a public sector Early Parenting and Community Services organisation, supporting families across Noble Park, Wodonga, Preston, Hastings and Morwell to build parenting confidence and help children thrive. We deliver a variety of services and support programs to families with young children (aged from newborn to 4 years of age) in partnership with government and not for profit partners.

Our evidence-based programs work alongside families, building on their strengths to support children’s safety, health and development.

At QEC, we work together with families and communities to create a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment. We celebrate the different strengths and experiences that everyone brings.

We embrace diversity and want to make sure our places, processes and services are fair, more accessible, and open to all. It is important to us that people can express their beliefs, values and needs and that these are heard and understood so that everyone feels safe, respected and feels a sense of belonging.

The role

We are expanding our early parenting services and seeking compassionate, experienced Associate Nurse Unit Managers to join our team. Roles are available at varying FTE, with full-time and part-time options. If you are passionate about supporting families through one of life’s most important transitions, we would love to hear from you.

Working within our multidisciplinary team, you'll provide clinical care, education and practical support to families as they build confidence in settling, feeding and caring for their babies — helping give Victorian children the best possible start in life.

About you

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Current AHPRA registration as Division 1 Registered Nurse and/or Midwifery or Maternal Child Health Nurse
• Experience in maternal/child health, midwifery, paediatrics or early parenting highly regarded

· Demonstrated experience and theoretical understanding of the vulnerabilities faced by families and the impacts on the safety and wellbeing of their children

· Demonstrated leadership experience, including staff supervision, mentoring, team development, and the ability to foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture

• Ability to assess infant/child development and parenting capacity to provide safe and direct care, and to respond to any immediate needs and risks
• Solution based approach to infant, child, family and parenting issues
Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including some evenings/weekends

For a detailed position description including selection criteria, please refer to our website www.qec.org.au.

Benefits of working with us

• Generous public sector salary packaging
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Extensive training, study leave and opportunities for professional development
• Access to QEC's wellbeing program, Employee Assistance - Program and team building activities
Free onsite car parking

How to apply

Please attach a cover letter outlining your suitability to the position’s Key Selection Criteria, your preferred FTE and your resume outlining education and employment background (refer Position Description on our website at www.qec.org.au/joinus).

Applications close 14.08.2026.

For further information please contact Briony Kelly, Nurse Unit Manager on 9549 2777 or the People Culture and Safety Team via peopleandculture@qec.org.au

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, families, visitors and employees at QEC.

All QEC employees maintain current Health Care Worker Immunisation requirements, undergo a Criminal History Check and hold a current Employee Working with Children Check.

We exemplify QEC’s Values, the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and Values and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

We aim to provide a culturally safe environment for First Nations people and promote diversity and equal opportunity at QEC, to ensure all can enjoy a sense of belonging.