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Job Task Analysis - Early Childhood Coordinator

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!

• Permanent Full Time position working Monday to Friday
• 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 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.

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.

• Staff Recruitment and Development: Participate in staff recruitment, induction of new team members, and ongoing professional development and training.

About you:

Qualifications and Experience

The following qualifications and experience are required for the position:

• 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

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.

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 require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, Phebe Stewart (03) 8586 0900.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and 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.