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Job Details
- Location: Parkdale Family and Children's Centre
- Work Type: Full time with monthly ADO
- Band 4 - $74,303 - $79,054 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
- 1 x full time Diploma Qualified Educator temporary contract until April 2026
- 1 x full time Diploma Qualified Educator permanent
About The Team
The City of Kingston operates three Family and Children's Centres in Carrum, Edithvale and Parkdale. Our Parkdale Centre holds an “Exceeding” rating under the National Quality Standard. The City values a team environment that is experienced, compassionate, and supportive, with a hands-on senior management team that values your contributions.
What We Can Offer You
- Excellent Pay and Conditions
- Paid School Holidays Off: Approximately 2 weeks off over the Christmas and New Year period
- Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with a supportive and experienced team
- Professional Development: Paid opportunities for qualified growth and attendance at our annual conference
- Career Progression: Opportunities for career development within our organisation
- Dedicated Educational Leader & Inclusive Practice Coordinator: Guidance and support in your role
- Wellbeing Initiatives: Programs prioritising mental and physical wellbeing for work-life balance
A Bit About The Role
As a Diploma Qualified Early Years Educator, you’ll deliver responsive, high-quality care and education in line with Kingston’s policies and frameworks. Guided by the Education and Care Leader or Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll help plan, implement, and evaluate children’s learning while providing leadership and support to fellow educators.
In This Role You Will
- Supervise Children: Ensure the safety of every child by supervising their activities at all times
- Build relationships: Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with children, families and other team members
- Create Routines: Set up effective daily routines and systems
- Develop Curriculum: Plan, carry out, and assess the children’s learning activities
- Work Together: Collaborate with leaders, coworkers, families, children, and the community
- Adhere to National Quality Standards, Regulations and EYLF
- Program Implementation: Assist in implementing high-quality children’s programs that respond to individual strengths and interests
Your Skills And Experience
As a passionate, caring and nurturing individual, you will have a strong passion for Early Childhood education along with the following:
- Minimum Qualification: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
- Clearances: Current Employee Working with Children check
- First Aid Certification: Level 2 First Aid, including Asthma & Anaphylaxis management and CPR
- Curriculum Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards and current Regulations
Values
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate Kingston City Council’s values: We make a difference; We show care and respect; We take pride in our work; We are better together.
How To Apply
If you are interested, submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. Click the Apply button. All applications must be submitted online through the careers portal. We do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies.
For inquiries about the position, contact Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. For reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, contact the Hiring Manager or email
About Kingston
Kingston Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and from all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industry: Government Administration
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