Education and Care Service Coordinator

• Maximum Term Contract - 2 years - Full Time
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:36 pm
• Salary: $98,667 pa + super
• Location: Croydon, Ringwood and offsite requirements

Maroondah City Council is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to complement the existing Youth and Children's Services Team.

Are you a passionate and experienced leader in the early childhood sector? We are seeking an exceptional Education and Care Service Coordinator to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in Maroondah.

The Education and Care Service Coordinator will manage Council’s early years service based in Croydon. The service is a registered long day care centre licensed for 38 children in a multi-age setting and operates 48 weeks per year.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing, coaching and fostering the growth of a team of dedicated Early Years Professionals to ensure organisational values and a positive team culture are embedded into the service.

You will be responsible for the leadership, vision, and guidance of the daily operations of the service.

Our service is very community focussed and as such this role will establish and maintain positive relationships with other early childhood professionals and community groups such as maternal and child health nurses, Kerrabee Social Inclusion Program, Monkami and early intervention services to ensure high quality outcomes for all children and their families.

Applicants must have excellent leadership skills, exceptional time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, plan, implement, evaluate and review all elements of the service. This includes the responsibility for the care, safety, wellbeing, and education of all children. It is essential that you have strong understanding of inclusive educational programs for children between 0-5, which meets legislative requirements and funding guidelines.

As the Coordinator you will also be responsible for the management and monitoring of the service accounts, funding, and budget.

Minimum Diploma Childrens Services and/or Early Childhood Teacher (desirable) qualification required and a proven ability to manage a Long Day Care Service are essential.

As part of our selection process you may be required to have pre-employment checks. (Psychometric Assessment, CrimCheck and Working with Children Check).

To apply online please visit our Careers @ Maroondah www.maroondah.vic.gov.au

For further information please call Nicole Dalgleish, Team Leader Children’s Services on 0477 593 387.

Closing Date: Friday 21 March 2025