Job Task Analysis - Early Childhood Coordinator

Physical Health Assessment - Early Childhood Educator

- 1 x Full-time temporary contract position commencing November 2026 - January 2028
- Monthly ADO
- Band 7 - $113,526 - $127,181 per annum plus super

The City of Kingston Family and Children's Centres are looking for a Senior Coordinator (Centre Director) to join our team. This role provides strategic leadership to a large team, overseeing service operations to ensure regulatory compliance, effective resource management, accurate financial forecasting and reporting, and proactive engagement with staff and families to address needs, issues, and complaints. This is a great opportunity to work for a service that values its people and community and has a commitment to supporting your wellbeing and professional growth.

- Experienced, kind, passionate and supportive team setting
- Supportive and hands on senior management team that values you and your contribution
- Ongoing paid professional development and industry required training
- Work at Exceeding rated service with a commitment to high quality service delivery
- Exceptional resources
- Outstanding facilities with natural and welcoming spaces
- Full-time Coordinator and Educational Leader to support you in your role
- Monthly Accrued Day off

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston The Ideal Candidate Will

- Have proven experience leading large teams within an early childhood education setting, with strong capabilities in overseeing daily service operations and ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework and all relevant legislation.
- Demonstrate excellence in strategic planning, financial management, and the ability to monitor utilisation, income, and expenditure effectively.




- Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage collaboratively with staff, families, internal and external stakeholders, and the wider community to foster a high-quality, inclusive, and responsive learning environment.
- Be a confident leader who is organised, outcomes-focused, and committed to continuous improvement in early childhood education and care.
- Relevant qualifications e.g. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- A current Working with Children's Check
- Level 2 First Aid Certificate including: Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate, Mandatory Reporting.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

What We Can Offer As an employee of the City of Kingston, you will have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance, including social club events, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership and health insurance.





The City of Kingston has a focus on gender equity, diversity and inclusion in creating a workplace where our employees are able to be their true self every day. We promote the safety and wellbeing of families from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal children and those with disabilities and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

How To Apply To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies If you require further information, please contact Caroline Brownlees, Team Leader Family & Children's Centres on 0407 059 812.

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [email protected]

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

📌 Senior Coordinator (Centre Director) (Parkdale)
🏢 Kingston City Council
📍 Parkdale