Job Task Analysis - Early Childhood Educator

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Join our team in 2024!

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. The City of Kingston has three Family and Children's Centres located in Carrum, Edithvale and Parkdale. 

Our Carrum Family and Children's Centre is rated Excellent against the National Quality Standard, and we are looking to recruit a full time Educator to join us on our journey to provide exceptional Education and Care to children in the Kingston Community. 

What we can offer you:

• Experienced, kind, passionate and supportive team environment
• Pay and conditions well above award wages
• Approximately 2 weeks off over the Christmas and New Year period
• Paid non-contact day to attend our Family and Children’s Centre conference
• Ongoing paid professional development and industry required training
• Supportive and hands on senior management team that values you and your contribution
• Outstanding facilities with natural and welcoming spaces
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Uniform provided

About you:

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate, caring and nurturing
• Contributes positively to the team culture.
• Understands the expectations of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards and the current Regulations.
• Builds positive and respectful relationships with children and their families.
• Has a strong passion for early childhood education.
• Minimum qualification: Certificate 3 Children's Services (Education and Care).
• Current Working with Children's Check.
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate including: Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate.

This is a full-time position.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including:

• flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• wellbeing initiatives
• discounted gym membership
• social club events
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers,
• salary packaging
• study/development assistance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• discounted health insurance  
• access to an accrued day off every four weeks (available to full time employees only)

How to apply

Click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information, please email fcc.recruitment@kingston.vic.gov.au 

This organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and adheres to strict Child Protection Reporting Protocols where there is an allegation of abuse from an educator, staff member, volunteer or student. The City of Kingston has a dedicated Child Safety Officer who receives and assesses all allegations of abuse involving an educator, staff member, student or volunteer.

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and 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. 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. 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.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.  Please note we will be undertaking interviews throughout the advertising period so if you are interested in this position please apply now.