Community Service Coordinator – Meerilinga Hilton

Help Build the Village – Your Neighbourhood. Their Future.

- Work close to home at our Hiton service
- Permanent employment opportunity
- Free onsite parking
- Salary packaging of up to $18,550 (reducing your taxable income)
- Collaborative team environment

Your next role will be about more than managing a service. Our Hilton service is a small, community-focused program with a maximum of 20 children. This creates a wonderful opportunity to develop genuine relationships with families, get to know the local community and create a welcoming environment where children and families feel connected, supported and valued.

At Meerilinga, you will have the opportunity to lead a service that is genuinely connected to its local community while being supported by a wider organisation with expertise across early childhood education, community development and training.

About the role:

As Community Service Coordinator, you will provide leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Hilton service, ensuring a high-quality, inclusive and compliant early learning program.

Your responsibilities will include

- Leading, supporting and developing a team of educators.
- Maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Supporting curriculum development, educational practice and continuous improvement.
- Building positive relationships with families and supporting enrolment growth.
- Managing staffing, rosters and operational requirements.
- Developing community partnerships and opportunities for local engagement.
- Creating a culture where children, families and educators feel welcomed, respected and connected.





You will also take on the responsibilities of Nominated Supervisor, providing leadership in service quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

About you:

We are looking for someone who sees early childhood education as more than what happens within the walls of a service.

Someone who understands the importance of neighbourhood connections, community partnerships and creating opportunities for children and families to play, participate, learn and thrive.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Lead and shape a small, connected early learning service
- Build meaningful relationships with children, families and the local community
- Strengthen connections with local schools, community organisations and support services
- Create opportunities for family participation, engagement and belonging
- Lead a team that values quality practice, inclusion and positive outcomes for children
- Work collaboratively with the wider Meerilinga team to connect early learning with broader family and community support.

It would be particularly valuable if you have existing connections with the Hilton and surrounding communities. We would love someone who understands the value of local relationships and is excited about becoming part of the neighbourhood.

Ideally, you will bring:

- A Diploma-level qualification or above relevant to the position




- A minimum of 5 years' experience within a childcare or community care setting
- Leadership experience within an early childhood education and care environment
- Willingness and ability to undertake the role of Nominated Supervisor
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework
- Knowledge of Child Care Subsidy and associated compliance requirements
- Solid organisational, IT, administrative and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to mentor, guide and support educators
- Confidence in developing relationships and partnerships with families and the community.

Essential requirements The successful applicant will be required to hold or obtain the relevant employment clearances and qualifications, including a current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, current CPR/Asthma/Anaphylaxis requirements and accredited Child Protection training. A current driver's license, reliable transport and Australian residency or appropriate working rights are also required.

Ready to make a difference?

If you are an experienced early childhood leader who is passionate about children's rights, quality practice, strong teams, and connected communities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now via SEEK with your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.

Meerilinga Children and Community Services is committed to child safety and wellbeing and to creating environments where all children feel safe, respected and valued.

📌 Community Service Coordinator (Hilton)
🏢 Meerilinga Children and Community Services
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