Meet the team
Introducing the EYSAC Workforce Initiative Team
The EYSAC Workforce Initiative team is a dynamic group of professionals passionately dedicated to early childhood care and education. Each member brings a unique blend of expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, driving our mission to nurture and educate young minds. Together, we create an environment of innovation, support, and excellence, committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of children, families, and the broader community. Meet the team behind our success and learn about the individuals who make EYSAC a leader in early childhood education.
Hannah Kench
Manager Workforce Initiative
In her current role as Workforce Initiatives Manager, Hannah Kench brings extensive experience in capability development, strategic workforce planning, early years education and operations, and organisational change. As a certified change manager, her work is grounded in strong stakeholder engagement and the development of meaningful partnerships that drive meaningful, sustainable change across the early years and school age care sector.
Hannah is passionate about empowering individuals and teams and leads with a collaborative, strengths-based approach that supports transformation at both the service and sector level.
Her strengths include:
- Capability Development & Pathways Planning
- Strategic Workforce Planning & Development
- Early Years Operations & Education Leadership
- Change Management & Organisational Transformation
- Collective Impact & Co-Design
- Professional Learning & Sector Advocacy
- Leadership, Communication & Value Driven Practice
- Wraparound Support & Mentoring for Early Career Professionals
Hannah’s work is grounded in a belief that workforce transformation is possible through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to quality outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Emma Waller
Workforce Connections Coordinator
My name is Emma Waller, and I bring over 15 years of experience in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. I have held a variety of leadership roles, including Room Leader, Educational Leader, Assistant Director, and Service Director, which have provided me with extensive knowledge of quality practice and team development.
I have a deep appreciation for ECEC and a strong interest in creating high-quality learning environments that foster growth, development, and wellbeing for children, families, and educators. My work is guided by a genuine commitment to coaching and mentoring, empowering others through reflection, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
Her strengths include:
- Educational Leadership and Quality Practice
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Reflective Practice
- Service Operations & Continuous Improvement
- Leadership Pathways Development
- Relationship Building
- Wellbeing‑Informed & Values‑Led Practice
Passionate about making a meaningful impact, I am eager to support service leaders in building capability and confidence, while providing a trusted point of connection.