North Yarra Early Years Precinct Coordinator

North Yarra Early Years Precinct Coordinator Apply now Job no: 496578Work type: Full Time - PermanentLocation: MelbourneCategories: CommunityNorth Yarra Early Years Precinct CoordinatorPermanent - Full TimeBand 7 - Starting from $105,898.17 + super + RDOSupportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and developmentAward winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiativesWork in a dynamic and collaborative environmentA new and exciting opportunity is waiting for a highly experienced early childhood education and care service Coordinator in the North Carlton Area.The role will encompass the coordination of the Team leadership of Yarra's North Carlton Children's Centre and Princes Hill Kindergarten.North Carlton Children's Centre is licensed for 89 places for children aged 0-5 years, and Princes Hill Kindergarten is licensed for 25 places, providing 3 & 4 Year old Sessional Kinder.The pedagogy and practice in our services are founded on the values of inclusion, voice of the child, trauma informed practice, environmental sustainability and meeting the individual needs of children and families.To support the team of highly dedicated educators, the Precinct Coordinator will sit within a leadership team, supported by:A full-time off the floor Precinct Team LeaderA full-time off the floor Precinct Educational LeaderA full-time Early Learning Precinct admin supportThe Precinct Coordinator also works as part of the broader team in the Yarra Family, Youth and Children's Services Branch.We are committed to exploring and implementing the latest approaches to pedagogy with a particular focus on positive psychology, trauma practice and humanist theorists.
We are committed to offering the best conditions to our educators including:Above award remunerationExcellent conditionsLeadership development and investment in succession planningThorough induction and on-boardingEnshrined non-contact for all educatorsAccess to ongoing professional development including internal and external training2 child free days for whole unit professional development3 child free days for commencement and close down preparationsExcellent resource budgets for nutritious menus, room resources and centre resourcesAbove industry standard management support at every level of the unitTo be successful in this role you will have:Extensive experience in the operations of Education and Care servicesExcellent financial and business skillsExcellent ability in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising one's own workExtensive experience with effectively managing a large number of direct and indirect reportsExcellent oral communication and ability to adjust communicate style to suit the need of the audienceQualifications and experience required:Substantial Experience (5-10 years) in managing education and care servicesA tertiary qualification in early childhood - minimum diploma levelCurrent first aid in and education and care serviceDriver's LicenceYarra City Council isdynamicOrganisation.
We pride ourselves on ourinclusive culture.We aim tomake a positive difference in people's lives.For further information see the position description or contactRachel Davies, Early Years Operations Leadon.Applications close onMonday 8 September 2025.
at 11:55pm.To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.
This position is subject to satisfactoryPolice Check and Working with Children Checkprior to commencement.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position.
Each application will be considered on its merits.Yarra City Council is committed to being achild safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.
This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.
We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.Advertised: 29 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 08 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard TimeCity of Yarra is looking for a highly experienced Early Childhood Education and Care Service Coordinator to join the Children's services team.
Expression of interest No expression of interest currently availableCity of Yarra is looking for a highly experienced Early Childhood Education and Care Service Coordinator to join the Children's services team.