Job Description

Diploma Qualified Educator – Permanent Relief Floater – Carrum FCC

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Join the Kingston City Council as a Diploma Qualified Educator in a Permanent Relief Floater role at the Carrum Family and Children's Centre.

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Job Summary

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Support multiple rooms, age groups, and teams across varied shifts at the Carrum Family and Children's Centre, ensuring high‐quality, responsive care and education.

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Remuneration and Hours

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- Band 4 – $74,303 – $79,054 per annum (pro‐rated) plus superannuation dependent on experience
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- Location: Carrum Family and Children's Centre
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Key Responsibilities

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- Supervise children and ensure safety across rooms and age groups.
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- Demonstrate flexibility by working varied shifts and stepping into different team environments.
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- Build and maintain relationships with children, families, and team members.
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- Maintain effective daily routines and systems.
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- Plan, implement, and evaluate engaging learning experiences aligned with the EYLF.
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- Collaborate with leaders, educators, families, and community to ensure consistent, high‐quality practice.
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- Adhere to the National Quality Standards, National Regulations, and the Early Years Learning Framework.
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- Support delivery of high‐quality programs responsive to individual strengths and needs.
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Qualifications & Experience

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- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
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- Confidence and flexibility working across varied shift times, rooms, age groups and team environments, with the ability to build rapport and provide high‐quality practice.
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- Experience supporting children of different ages and abilities and working with diverse teams.
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- Current Employee Working with Children Check.
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- Level 2 First Aid certification, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis management and CPR.
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- Sound understanding of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards, and current Regulations.
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Benefits

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- Excellent pay and conditions.
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- Approximately two weeks off over the Christmas and New‐Year period.
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- Supportive team environment.
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- Paid professional development and attendance at the annual conference.
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- Career progression opportunities.
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- Guidance from a dedicated Educational Leader and Inclusive Practice Coordinator.
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- Well‐being initiatives.
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Application Process

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Submit a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. Applications must be submitted online through the careers portal; applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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For any inquiries, email [email protected].

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All applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and may request reasonable adjustments or access needs.

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Kingston City Council is an equal chance employer, committed to reconciliation and child safety. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. Applications are encouraged from all sectors; we especially encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process.

📌 Diploma Qualified Educator - Permanent Relief Floater - Carrum FCC (City of Kingston)
🏢 Kingston City Council
📍 City of Kingston