Job Task Analysis - Early Childhood Coordinator

 Physical Health Assessment - Early Childhood Educator

The City of Kingston Family and Children's Centres are looking for a Senior Coordinator (Centre Director) to join our team.  This role provides strategic leadership to a large team, overseeing service operations to ensure regulatory compliance, effective resource management, accurate financial forecasting and reporting, and proactive engagement with staff and families to address needs, issues, and complaints.

This is a great opportunity to work for a service that values its people and community and has a commitment to supporting your wellbeing and professional growth.

• Experienced, kind, passionate and supportive team environment
• Supportive and hands on senior management team that values you and your contribution
• Ongoing paid professional development and industry required training
• Work at Exceeding rated service with a commitment to high quality service delivery
• Exceptional resources
• Outstanding facilities with natural and welcoming spaces
• Full time Coordinator and Educational Leader to support you in your role
• Monthly Accrued Day off
• Flexible working arrangements available

The ideal candidate will:

• Have proven experience leading large teams within an early childhood education setting, with strong capabilities in overseeing daily service operations and ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework and all relevant legislation.
• Demonstrate excellence in strategic planning, financial management, and the ability to monitor utilisation, income, and expenditure effectively.
• Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage collaboratively with staff, families, internal and external stakeholders, and the wider community to foster a high-quality, inclusive, and responsive learning environment.
• Be a confident leader who is organised, outcomes-focused, and committed to continuous improvement in early childhood education and care.
• Relevant qualifications e.g. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• A current Working with Children's Check
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate including: Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate, Mandatory Reporting.

What we can offer

As an employee of the City of Kingston, you will have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance, including social club events, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership and health insurance. 

The City of Kingston has a focus on gender equity, diversity and inclusion in creating a workplace where our employees are able to be their true self every day.  We promote the safety and wellbeing of families from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal children and those with disabilities and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds.  

How to apply

Click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information, please contact Caroline Brownlees on 0407 059 812.

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.

Please note we will be undertaking interviews throughout the advertising period so if you are interested in this position please apply now.