Join the Early Childhood Education and Care Professional Learning Network Sector Leadership Group (SLG) 2027
Are you passionate about the future of Early Childhood Education and Care in the ACT? Join the Sector Leadership Group to strengthen your leadership skills, influence sector-wide professional learning, and help shape a connected and sustainable ECEC community.
The ACT Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Professional Learning Network is seeking current and emerging leaders to join the Sector Leadership Group (SLG) for 2027.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a sector-wide initiative, build meaningful connections with peers, and play an active role in shaping the future of professional learning for the ACT ECEC community.
As the Network enters its third year, the SLG will take on an increasingly important leadership role. Working alongside ELM, members will help guide the Network’s priorities, contribute to its sustainability, and support the transition to a fully sector-led model in 2028.
Why Join the SLG?
As a member of the Sector Leadership Group, you will:
- Influence the future direction of the ACT ECEC Professional Learning Network.
- Help shape professional learning opportunities that respond to sector needs.
- Develop your leadership, facilitation, and sector engagement skills.
- Connect with leaders and emerging leaders from across the ACT ECEC community.
- Receive mentoring, training, and support from ELM.
- Build the skills and confidence to facilitate Learning Circles and professional discussions.
- Contribute to a sustainable, sector-led Network that supports educators, leaders, and services across the ACT.
Whether you are an experienced leader looking to contribute to the broader sector, or an emerging leader seeking to grow your leadership capability, we encourage you to apply.
About the Sector Leadership Group
The Sector Leadership Group provides advice, guidance, and leadership to support the ongoing success of the Professional Learning Network.
Members contribute ideas, share sector insights, identify emerging priorities, and help foster a connected and collaborative ECEC community.
In 2027, SLG members will begin receiving mentoring, training, and support from ELM to facilitate Learning Circles and take a greater leadership role in the Network as it transitions towards sector ownership.
Who Should Apply?
We are seeking people who:
- Are passionate about strengthening the ECEC sector.
- Value collaboration, shared learning, and professional growth.
- Want to help shape the future of professional learning in the ACT.
- Are interested in developing their leadership and facilitation skills.
- Bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.
- Are committed to supporting a strong, connected, and sustainable ECEC community.
We welcome applications from educators, educational leaders, service leaders, approved providers, trainers, academics, and emerging leaders from all areas of the ECEC ACT sector.
What is Involved?
SLG members are appointed for a 12-month term and will:
- Attend a monthly online meeting of up to 60 minutes.
- Share ideas, feedback, and advice on Network priorities and activities.
- Help identify professional learning opportunities and emerging sector needs.
- Participate in leadership development, mentoring, and facilitation training.
- Co-facilitate Learning Circles and professional discussions throughout the year, with support and training provided by ELM.
- Help create engaging and inclusive learning environments that encourage reflection, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to the development of the Network Transition Plan and Sustainability Plan.
Membership is voluntary and not remunerated.
How to Apply
Please submit a brief Expression of Interest (maximum 300 words) outlining:
- Why you would like to join the Sector Leadership Group.
- What strengths, experience, or perspectives you would bring.
- How this opportunity aligns with your leadership development goals.
- How you would contribute to facilitating Learning Circles and supporting the future of the Professional Learning Network.
- Whether you have your employer’s support to participate in the SLG’s meetings, development activities, and Learning Circles.
Applications Close: Friday 20th November 2026
Email your EOI to amanda.tobler@elmact.com by Friday 20 November 2026.
For further information, please contact Amanda Tobler, Managing Director, ELM ACT Pty Ltd, at amanda.tobler@elmact.com.
Help shape the future of professional learning in the ACT ECEC sector while developing your own leadership journey.
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