• Join us on our journey to provide exceptional education and care to families and children in the Kingston community. 

• Work Type: Part time permanent, 24 hours per week

• Band 4 $72,223 - $76,938 per annum plus superannuation (pro rata) 

• Location: Carrum Family and Children's Centre

We have the following position available:

Our Carrum Family and Children's Centre is seeking an experienced Centre Host and Administration officer to for the following part time position.

Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm

Commencement: February 2025

About the team:  

The City of Kingston operates three Family and Children's Centres in Carrum, Edithvale and Parkdale with our Carrum Centre proudly holding an “Excellent” rating under the National Quality Standard.  

We value a team environment that is experienced, compassionate, and supportive and you’ll find a supportive, hands-on senior management team that truly values your unique contributions and empowers you to thrive. 

What we can offer you:

• Excellent Pay and Conditions 
• Approximately 2 weeks off over the Christmas and New Year period 
• Job share arrangement: Collaborate with a supportive and experienced team. 
• Professional Development: Paid opportunities for professional growth and attendance at our annual conference. 
• Career Progression: Opportunities for career development within our organisation. 
• Wellbeing Initiatives: Access to programs and resources that prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing, ensuring a balanced work-life environment.
• Dedicated Administration and Operations Coordinator to support you in your role. 

A bit about the role:

This role is key in customer service and administration at the Family and Children’s Centres. We work closely with the community to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and families. As the main point of contact in our integrated service and an important team member, you'll help shape our culture while providing essential admin support to families and leadership at the centre.

In this role you will:

• Provide administration and operational support to the Early Years team.
• Assist families with inquiries about enrolment, programs, billing and services. 
• Maintain and update client records and databases, ensuring compliance. 
• Manage enrolments for new families and maintain staff records.
• Oversee family accounts, process payments, issue invoices, manage financial tasks and overall service utilisation.                                                                  

What You’ll Bring:

As a passionate, organised, and confident individual, you will have a strong passion for engaging with and supporting the community along with the following. 

• Experience in a similar role within an Early Childhood setting with a sound understanding of childcare subsidy, kindergarten funding, managing enrolments, liaising with government departments, and experience with Child Care Management Software e.g. XAP preferred.
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of working in a job share arrangements, providing comprehensive administrative and operational support.  
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrate proficiency in managing client records, financial tasks and maintaining databases.
• Be adept at using IT systems and software, with a strong grasp of MS Office and other relevant applications. 
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and ethical standards. 

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of 

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application. 

How to Apply:  

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. We look forward to hearing from you! 

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Sarah DeVries, Administration and Operations Coordinator on 0448 447 790. 

To be considered, please submit your application via our Careers recruitment portal https://careers.kingston.vic.gov.au/jobs/search 

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. 

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email PeopleandCulture@kingston.vic.gov.au  

About Kingston   

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. 

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. 

Why Work for Kingston?  

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:   

• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours (where applicable) 
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs 
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only) 
• Purchase leave options 
• Career development opportunities
• Study/development assistance 
• Discounted gym memberships 
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers 
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) 
• Social club events 
• Free Onsite parking 

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston 

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.  

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.  

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.