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Are you a people-focused leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and has the experience to manage the daily operations, compliance, and quality standards of a large early childhood service? We'd love to hear from you!

• Full Time temporary contract position working Monday to Friday until August 2027
• Attractive salary starting at $98,266.06 per annum plus superannuation (negotiable for the right candidate)
• Location: Parkdale Family and Children's Centre

Join Our Team as an Early Years Coordinator!

Our Parkdale Family and Children’s Centre, rated Exceeding against the National Quality Standard, is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to work alongside the Senior Coordinator in overseeing our large service, ensuring compliance, effective rostering, and smooth daily operations.

 What we can offer you

• Excellent Pay and Conditions
• Quality Service Delivery a provider that genuinely values quality service delivery, children, children's families and our employees
• Robust Leadership Support: Work alongside a strong leadership team, including a Senior Coordinator and Educational Leader, who will support you in your role.
• Service Closures: The centre is closed on public holidays and for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Professional Development: Paid opportunities for professional growth.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for advancement within our organisation.
• Wellbeing Initiatives: Access to programs and resources that prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing, ensuring a balanced work-life environment.

The role

This role is ideal for an experienced early childhood leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality service. You will provide leadership, oversee daily operations, ensure compliance, and engage with both families and the wider community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with the Senior Coordinator, Educational Leader, and wider team to provide strong, supportive leadership.
• Service Delivery: Manage daily operations, including staff rostering and ratios, health management plans, and OHS risk management.
• Staff Recruitment and Development: Participate in staff recruitment, induction of new team members, and ongoing professional development and training.
• Policies and Procedures: Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, including implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, and actively participating in the review and improvement of service policies.
• Client and Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with families, community members, and key stakeholders to promote the service and support its ongoing growth and reputation.

Your qualifications and experience

As a passionate, caring and nurturing educator, you are committed to early childhood education and will bring the following:

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Preferred or Diploma of Children’s Services.
• Minimum five years’ experience working in Early Years Education and Care settings.
• Experience as a Centre Director, Educational Leader or 2IC
• Valid right to work in Australia
• Undertake and maintain a Current National Criminal Records Check
• Driver's License valid in Victoria
• First Aid, CPR and Management of Anaphylaxis Certificates
• Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations and Geccko Foundation Child Safe Training

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 our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Phebe Stewart, Senior Coordinator at phebe.stewart@kingston.vic.gov.au OR fcc.recruitment@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.