Diane Ramesh
Narre Warren South,Australia
Summary
Strategic leader with extensive experience in early childhood education, curriculum development, and program management across 0–5 and Kindergarten programs. Expertise in School Readiness Funding (SRF), funded kindergarten applications, quality assurance (NQF/QIP), and inclusive practices. Proven ability to mentor educators, drive continuous improvement, and build strong partnerships with families and community agencies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Curriculum & Kindergarten
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
South Yarra, Australia
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Guided Heads of Curriculum across 30 services; mentored ECTs in curriculum development and implementation
- Designed Aspire Curriculum for 0–3 and 4-year-old programs; developed 3– and 4-year-old frameworks
- Managed curriculum documentation (KM8) and liaised with developers for customization
- Oversaw SRF implementation for 15 services; maintained KIMs, Arrival, KIS, IDF inclusion processes
- Coordinated funded kindergarten EOIs; achieved 16 successful approvals
- Managed PRT, Bush Kinder, and ECEC grants; delivered mentoring and training for staff
- Led induction and onboarding for new Heads of Curriculum and ECTs
Area Manager KPI & Program & Practice Manager
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
South Yarra, Australia
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Directed daily operations of three focus services; supported 15 additional services in curriculum and kindergarten needs
- Mentored Centre Managers and staff; developed training programs; conducted performance evaluations
- Recruited for leadership roles; ensured payroll accuracy and onboarding quality
- Implemented strategies to boost enrollment, family engagement, and service profitability
- Ensured regulatory compliance; conducted audits and quality assessments; managed budgets
Program & Practice Manager
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Implemented curriculum and compliance across 14 services; aligned with NQF
- Led Educational Leaders, ECTs, and educators; supported SRF funding administration
- Coordinated SRF review, follow-up, and acquittal across 12 funded services
- Conducted induction and ongoing coaching; ensured age-appropriate, developmentally suitable programs
- Maintained curriculum documentation, conducted quality assurance checks, and guided QIP development
- Delivered targeted PD; mentored new leaders; ensured data integrity across services
Kindergarten Teacher
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
Berwick Waters, Australia
06.2019 - 08.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Think Childcare
Cranbourne, Australia
04.2018 - 06.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
MacArthur Agency
Melbourne, Australia
04.2017 - 03.2018
Pre-school Teacher
Early Years Phoenix Park
Malvern East, Australia
01.2006 - 03.2017
Education
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
Monash University
Clayton, VIC10.2015
Diploma - Children’s Services
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC01.2007
Certificate III - Children’s Services
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Strategic leadership
- Operational planning
- Program management
- Educational program design
- Curriculum development
- SRF planning/execution
- Quality assurance
- Audits
- Continuous improvement
- Inclusion and support for vulnerable children and families
- Partnerships
- Data management
- Systems
- Team mentoring
- Professional development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community partnerships
- Grant coordination
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Implemented Aspire Early Education kindergarten framework and curriculum expectations for 0–5 programs
- Successfully established and maintained funded kindergarten programs across 30 services
- Led planning and execution of SRF across multiple services to enhance targeted support
- Mentored PRTs toward VIT full registration and grant facilitation
- Coordinated EOIs for new funded kindergarten services; secured multiple approvals
- Established a unified educational framework across services; streamlined curriculum and school readiness focus
- Built partnerships with IDF & KIS to enhance inclusion for children with additional needs
- Secured funding through DoE grants (Bush Kinder, EYLAT) to support workforce and curriculum goals
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Manager Curriculum & Kindergarten
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
07.2024 - 06.2025
Area Manager KPI & Program & Practice Manager
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
08.2023 - 06.2024
Program & Practice Manager
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
08.2022 - 07.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
06.2019 - 08.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Think Childcare
04.2018 - 06.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
MacArthur Agency
04.2017 - 03.2018
Pre-school Teacher
Early Years Phoenix Park
01.2006 - 03.2017
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
Monash University
Diploma - Children’s Services
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Certificate III - Children’s Services
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
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