Job Description
Diploma-Qualified 2IC - Maternity Leave Cover
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The Avenue Children's Centre and Kindergarten – Balaclava VIC
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The Avenue Children's Centre andKindergarten is acommunity-managed, 40-place long daycare centrewith a proudhistory of providinghigh-quality educationand care tochildren and familiesin our localcommunity.
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Located in theheart ofBalaclava/St KildaEast, we are knownfor our warmand welcoming environment, strong community connectionsand dedicated teamofeducators.
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Many of oureducators have beenpart of TheAvenue for manyyears, reflecting oursupportive workplace culture, strong relationships andgenuine commitment tostaff wellbeing.
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You will bejoining an experienced, collaborative team
thatvaluesrelationships,
professionallearning,
teamwork andcommunity.
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About the Role
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We are
seekinganexperienced,
Diploma-qualified2ICto join ourteamfor a12-month maternityleave position starting in November ****.
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This is anexciting opportunity foran experienced earlychildhood professionalwho enjoys leadership, building relationshipsand beingactively involved inthe day-to-day operation ofa centre.
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We are open to either:
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Full-time employment, including a monthlyRDO; or
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Working alongside theActing Centre Manager, the2IC will playan important rolein supporting thesmooth, effective andcompliant operation ofthe centre.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting the CentreManager with theday-to-daymanagement and operationof the centre.
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Confidently taking responsibilityfor therunning of thecentre in theCentre Manager's absence.
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Providing leadership, guidanceand support toa team ofapproximately15 educators.
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Building and maintaining strong, respectful andpositive
relationshipswithchildren,
families andcolleagues.
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Working closely withfamilies on adaily basis andresponding professionallyto enquiries.
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Assisting withcentre tours, enrolmentenquiries and
familycommunication.




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Supporting staff rosteringand ensuring
appropriatestaffing
arrangements aremaintained.
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Providingon-floor supportand
workingcollaboratively
with educatorsto maintain high-quality practice.
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Assisting with the review, implementationand ongoing
managementofpolicies
and procedures.
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Supportingcompliance
with theNational Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, National Law andRegulations and ChildSafe Standards.
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Working closelywithXplor CCMSand supporting theeffective use ofthe system.
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Contributing to apositive, professionaland collaborative workplaceculture.
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Supporting continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes forchildren, families andeducators.
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About You
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We are lookingfor apassionate, reliable andexperienced early
childhoodprofessionalwho
is readyto take thenext step - orcontinue developing - intheir leadership journey.
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You will ideally have:
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ADiploma of EarlyChildhood Education andCareor equivalent.
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A minimum of5 years' experiencein Early ChildhoodEducation and Care.
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At least2 years' experienceworking in a2IC or similarleadership position.
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Strong leadership andorganisational skills.
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The ability to build positive andrespectful relationshipswith children, familiesand colleagues.
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A collaborative approachand the abilityto work effectivelywithin a team.
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The flexibility and adaptability to respondconfidently to thechanging needs of a busy earlychildhood workplace.
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Experience reviewing, implementingand
maintainingpolicies




and procedures.
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Experience usingXplor CCMS.
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Strong knowledgeof theEYLF, NQS, NQF, National Law andRegulations and ChildSafe Standards.
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The confidenceand capability to manage the day-to-day runningof the centrein the absenceof the CentreManager.
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Most importantly, weare looking forsomeone who isapproachable, calm, organisedand genuinely enjoysworking with people.
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Required Qualifications & Certifications
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The successful applicant will hold:
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Diploma of EarlyChildhood Education andCare (or equivalent).
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CurrentWorking with ChildrenCheck.
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CurrentMandatory Reporting andGecko Child
Protectiontraining.
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Sound
knowledgeoftheEYLF,
NQS, NQFand Child SafeStandards.
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What We Offer
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At The Avenue, we value oureducatorsand recognise theimportant role theyplay in ourcommunity.
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We offer:
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Above-award wages.
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Employment under ourProfessional Community Standards**** Agreement.
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50% additional personalleave daysto support staffwellbeing.
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Monthly RDOfor full-timeemployees.
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Atwo-week Christmas closure.
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Paid public holidays.
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Two paidstaff-only
professionaldevelopment
days.
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Ongoing professional developmentand learning opportunities.
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A supportive, respectful and nurturingteam culture.
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A stable workplacewithhigh staff retention.
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The opportunity towork in
agenuinelycommunity
-focused earlychildhood service.
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Ready to Join Our Team?
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We are committedto finding theright person forour teamand are happyto take thetime to findsomeone who sharesour values andapproach to earlychildhood education andcare.
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If you arean experienced earlychildhood professionalwho is
passionateaboutquality
practice, leadership, relationships and community, and you believeyou would bea great fitfor The Avenue, we would loveto hear fromyou.

📌 Diploma-Qualified 2Ic - Maternity Leave Cover (Victoria)
🏢 The Avenue Children's Centre and Kindergarten
📍 Victoria