Greater Hume Council is a large rural Council focused on responsibility, growth, and sustainability. Located in southern New South Wales near the Murray River, bordering Victoria and the local government areas of Albury, Federation, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys, and Wagga Wagga Councils, our offices are spread across Holbrook, Culcairn, and Jindera, all within a short drive to Lake Hume.
We offer a wide range of services including swimming pools, libraries, early years' services, waste collection, planning permits, and major capital works development. Our staff value our flexible approach to work-life balance and our friendly, inclusive atmosphere. We are committed to delivering high-quality, meaningful, and diverse work to our rural communities.
About the Position Are you a passionate leader capable of supporting and mentoring teams across multiple sites to deliver exceptional early childhood education and care? Greater Hume offers a leadership opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional seeking to advance their leadership career.
Greater Hume Children's Services is an established provider dedicated to high-quality education and care in a nurturing, nature-based environment. We operate four Early Childhood Centres across Culcairn, Henty, Holbrook, and Walla Walla, with three sites also offering OSHC services. The Children's Services Coordinator will lead, manage, and provide specialist knowledge to Centre leaders and teams. Building strong relationships with stakeholders, especially teams, families, and agencies, is essential. The Coordinator will serve as the Nominated Supervisor for all centres and OSHC services, working in partnership with the Children's Services Manager to ensure sustainable operations and consistent high-quality care.
We are looking for: Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education; Leadership experience in a childcare or EYLF environment or equivalent; Deep knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework, including Assessment and Rating experience; A passion for delivering high-quality childcare services; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Current Accredited Child Protection training; Current First Aid Certificate; Current Class 'C' Drivers Licence; and Ability to hold and maintain a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Check. Please refer to the Greater Hume Council 'Careers with Us' website for the Position Description and further details on responsibilities and criteria.
Salary and Hours This role offers a salary range of $95,000 to $106,400 gross per annum plus an 11.5% Council Superannuation contribution. The position involves a 35-hour workweek within a 9-day fortnight and includes a Council vehicle on a leaseback arrangement for work and personal use.
What we Offer Nine (9) day fortnight, working 35 hours per week, promoting work-life balance; Generous leave entitlements, including four (4) weeks annual leave, three (3) weeks sick leave, and access to eleven other leave types as per the Award; Long service leave entitlement after five (5) years, transferable between NSW Councils; 11.5% Superannuation contribution, with optional salary sacrifice; Support for professional development and tertiary study (up to $8,000); Internal career growth and secondment opportunities; Weekly health and wellbeing programs, including access to a Physiotherapist; 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family; Annual performance reviews and salary review opportunities.Interested in Joining Our Team? For more information, contact Council's Director of Corporate and Community Services, Louise Frichot, at 0458 348 287 for a confidential discussion. To apply, please address the selection criteria in a separate document along with your Cover Letter and Resume. Applications are due by 12 noon on Monday, 12 May 2025. Note that interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.
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