Careers at Hourglass Time Education

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Do Meaningful Work. Create Lasting Impact.

Hourglass Time Education supports early childhood education and care services to strengthen quality, build confident teams and create better outcomes for children, families and communities.

 
We are a values-led consultancy built on Presence, Humility, Partnerships and Impact. Our team works alongside early childhood leaders, educators and organisations across South Australia, Victoria and beyond, providing practical support, professional learning, coaching and quality improvement.
 
We are growing, and we are always interested in connecting with experienced, thoughtful professionals who believe in the power of early childhood education.
 
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We’d love to here from you!

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Why Join Hourglass Time Education?

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Who We Are

We are a team of early childhood consultants, coaches, facilitators and support professionals who understand the realities of leading and working in education and care services.

Our approach is practical, relational and grounded in sector experience. We do not arrive with one-size-fits-all answers. We listen, work in partnership and help services create meaningful, sustainable change.

At Hourglass Time Education, we value people who care deeply about quality, communicate with honesty and respect, and are willing to contribute their knowledge while continuing to learn.

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Who We Look For

We are interested in hearing from people who:

  • Have strong experience in early childhood education, leadership, compliance, quality improvement, training or coaching
  • Understand the National Quality Framework and the realities of working in education and care services
  • Build trusted, respectful relationships with leaders and teams
  • Can balance warmth and encouragement with clear, practical guidance
  • Are organised, reliable and comfortable working independently
  • Communicate confidently in writing, online and face-to-face
  • Share our values of Presence, Humility, Partnerships and Impact
  • Want their work to make a genuine difference

Depending on our current needs, opportunities may include consulting, coaching, professional development facilitation, project delivery, administration or specialist support.

Express your Interest

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We may not always have a role advertised, but we are always open to meeting talented people who may be a strong fit for our team or future projects.

Complete the expression-of-interest form below and tell us a little about your experience, strengths and the type of work you are interested in.

Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee a current vacancy. It allows us to keep your details on file and contact you when a suitable opportunity becomes available.

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Founded by Michelle Walsh

Hourglass Time Education was founded by Michelle Walsh, an experienced early childhood teacher, leader, consultant and sector advocate with more than 20 years of experience across education, operations, quality improvement and professional learning.

Michelle has worked alongside educators, leaders, approved providers and organisations across Australia, helping them navigate complexity, strengthen their teams and create meaningful, sustainable improvements.

Her vision for Hourglass Time Education is to build a team of knowledgeable, values-led professionals who bring practical experience, honest guidance and genuine care to every partnership.

Michelle believes the best consultants do more than provide advice. They listen, build trust, understand the realities services are facing and work alongside people to create lasting change.

When you join Hourglass Time Education, you become part of a growing organisation shaped by Michelle’s commitment to Presence, Humility, Partnerships and Impact.

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Ready to Make Difference?

Join a growing team committed to Presence, Humility, Partnerships and Impact.

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