Education and Care Service Coordinator

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

Maroondah City Council is seeking a passionate, experienced and community minded 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, families and the broader community within 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. We have embedded community programs such GenConnect where seniors within the community work at the service in a volunteer capacity, providing the children and the seniors a true intergenerational experience.

Applicants must have excellent leadership and people skills. 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 Children’s 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 will be required to have pre-employment checks. (Psychometric Assessment, Medical, CrimCheck and Working with Children Check).

To apply online please visit our Careers @ Maroondah www.maroondah.vic.gov.au (Previous applicants need not apply)

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

Closing Date: Sunday 1 June 2025