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Looking for a role that keeps every day different? We’re seeking a confident, flexible Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team as a Permanent Relief (Floater), supporting multiple rooms, age groups, and teams across varied shifts at our Carrum Family and Children's Centre.

• Band 4 - $74,303 - $79,054 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
• Location:  Carrum Family and Children's Centre

Positions available:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

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 “Exceeding” 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
• End of Year Closure: Approximately 2 weeks off over the Christmas and New Year period 
• Supportive Team Environment: 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.
• Dedicated Educational Leader & Inclusive Practice Coordinator: Receive guidance and support in your role.
• Wellbeing Initiatives: Access to programs and resources that prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing, ensuring a balanced work-life environment.

A bit about the role

As a Diploma Qualified Early Years Educator Permanent Relief (Floater), you’ll play a flexible and valued role delivering high-quality, responsive care and education across different rooms and age groups. Working alongside a range of teams and guided by the Education and Care Leader (Room Leader) or Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of children’s learning while providing consistent leadership and support wherever needed.

In this role you will:

• • Supervise Children: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child by actively supervising their activities at all times, across different rooms and age groups.
  • Flexible Support: Demonstrate adaptability by working varied shifts and stepping into different team environments to support children of all ages and abilities as required.
  • Build Relationships: Develop and maintain strong, respectful, and collaborative relationships with children, families, and a variety of team members.
  • Support Routines: Maintain effective daily routines and systems that provide continuity and stability for children, regardless of room or setting.
  • Curriculum Development: Contribute to planning, implementing, and evaluating engaging learning experiences that reflect the EYLF and respond to diverse needs and developmental stages.
  • Work Together: Collaborate effectively with leaders, educators, families, children, and the wider community to ensure consistent, high-quality practice across the service.
  • Quality & Compliance: Adhere to the National Quality Standards, National Regulations, and the Early Years Learning Framework.
  • Program Implementation: Support the delivery of high-quality programs that respond to the individual strengths, interests, and needs of children, families, and staff across the service.

Your Skills and Experience

• Qualifications: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).

• Flexibility & Adaptability: Confident and flexible in working across varied shift times, rooms, age groups, and team environments, with the ability to quickly build rapport and provide consistent, high-quality practice.

• Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting children of different ages and abilities and working collaboratively with diverse teams.

• Clearances: Current Employee Working with Children Check.

• First Aid: Level 2 First Aid certification, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis management and CPR.

• Curriculum Knowledge: Sound understanding of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards, and current Regulations.

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. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through the careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

We look forward to hearing from you! 

For any inquiries about the position, please contact fcc.recruitment@kingston.vic.gov.au 

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at 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. As an employee of the City of Kingston, you will have access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events and Employee Assistance programs (EAP).

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 people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

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.