Job Task Analysis - Early Childhood Educator

• Lead, inspire, and mentor - Our Education and Care Leader (Room Leader) position is perfect for an experienced Room Leader ready to make an impact!
• Full time position with monthly ADO.
• Attractive salary between $81,188 - $93,494 per annum plus superannuation (negotiable for the right candidate)
• Location: Parkdale Family and Children's Centre

Our Parkdale Family and Children’s Centre, rated Exceeding against the National Quality Standard, is seeking an experienced Diploma Qualified Educator to join our supportive and dynamic leadership team. This role would suit a confident room leader with experience leading teams in large learning environments, who enjoys working on the floor and is looking to step into a team leadership position that also involves fulfilling administrative and non-contact responsibilities.

 What we can offer you

• Excellent Pay and Conditions
• Career Progression: Opportunities for advancement within our organisation.
• Leadership & Networking: Be part of our leadership team, connecting with peers across our other Family and Children's Centres for collaboration and career development.
• Lead & Inspire: Take charge of a team of educators, mentoring and guiding them to provide high-quality education and care.
• Non-Contact Time: Enjoy 21+ hours of non-contact time per week, for you and your team, to plan and develop high-quality programs for children, complete projects, and engage in professional development.
• Professional Development: Paid opportunities for growth, including attendance at our annual conference.
• Dedicated Leadership team: Benefit from the support of an off-the-floor Educational Leader, Coordinator, and Senior Coordinator, providing guidance and mentorship in your role.
• Wellbeing Initiatives: Access to programs and resources that prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing, ensuring a balanced work-life environment.

The role

As the Education and Care Leader (Room Leader), you’ll lead a vibrant and engaging early years program in a beautiful, bustling room with 24 children per day. This role offers the opportunity to guide and mentor a large, experienced team of educators, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and ensuring smooth daily operations—all while delivering a high-quality education and care program.

Key duties include:

• Supervise and Guide Early Years Educators: Oversee the work, lead and mentor a group of Early Years educators in your space.

• Create Routines: Set up effective daily routines and systems within the classroom.

• Administrative Duties: Manage a variety of administrative tasks, including scheduling planning time, arranging breaks, liaising with parents, maintaining up-to-date documentation, and overseeing health management plans.

• Develop Curriculum: Plan, carry out, and assess the children's learning within the educational program.

• Work Together and Collaborate: Collaborate with leaders, coworkers, families, children, and the community to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.

About you

We are looking for:

• Minimum Qualification: Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care with prior experience working in a room leader position.
• Dynamic Educator: Love working in a dynamic environment and confident in leading and mentoring a team of educators.
• Curriculum Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards, and current regulations.
• Clearances: Working with Children’s Check.
• First Aid Certification: Level 2 First Aid, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management and CPR

Kingston Council 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.

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.

About us

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.

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 Naomi Peterson, Acting Early Years Coordinator - Parkdale on (03) 8586 0900.

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 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.