Banyule City Council is hiring!! An exciting opportunity to join an award-winning organization awaits!

Banyule Early Childhood Services is committed to professionalism and advocacy for children and families. Our services are inclusive, recognising diversity within an environment where staff, children and families experience a sense of belonging. We believe that all children learn through play, and through our services we will demonstrate a respect for the environment.

Reporting to: West Heidelberg Kindergarten Coordinator

Salary: $86,182.74 to $93,696.04 plus super

Temporary: May 2021 to November 2021

Hours: 38 hours per week plus monthly RDO

Location: Olympic Village Preschool, Heidelberg West VIC 3081

 Key responsibilities & duties:

• Maximising attendance at kindergarten for the remainder of 2020 by Aboriginal children
• Successful transition to school for Aboriginal children due to start school in 2022
• Increased kindergarten enrolments for three- and four-year-old Aboriginal children in 2021/22
• Increased engagement by Aboriginal families in other early learning supports, such as community playgroups
• Reporting on key deliverable at 3 months and at 6 months

Qualifications:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline and experienced in working with children and families
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and Anaphylaxis (mandatory)
• Asthma Prevention and Management Certificates and CPR
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and WWCC check is essential

Work Experience and Skills Required:

• Excellent computer literacy, verbal and written communication skills
• Report writing and documentation skills
• Well-developed skills in program planning and development, implementation, facilitation and evaluation of programs
• Ability to successfully engage and communicate with a diverse range of young people, their families and communities
• Demonstrated ability to work individually with time management and organisational skills
• Ability to network and develop productive partnerships
• Experience in working with community-based groups

Employment Screening:  National Criminal Record Check, Re employment Medical, Working With Children Check 

Our Culture - Our Staff choose to align their career with Banyule by living the values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Initiative and Inclusion, strong learning and development culture and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or to discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Kathy de Silva on Tel: 9242 3422 for a confidential conversation.

 To apply for this position, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. 

Applications Close 11.45pm on: Tuesday 20 April 2021.

Banyule City Council is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.