Central Registration Enrolment Officer

• Do you have a passion for exceptional customer service?

• Are you a self-motivated go-getter with great attention to detailanda data management whiz?
• Enjoy being part of a small dynamic team that prides itself on making a difference?
• Looking for a career development opportunity or change?
• Wanting to work for a diverse and flexible Local Government?
• Band 4 $70,143  - $74,858  plus superannuation (or pro rata if Part Time)

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. (external positions only)

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The role

We are seeking a permanent full time or part time Kindergarten Central Registration Officer to join our Children’s Services Partnership team. Reporting to the Team Leader, Children’s Services Partnership, your role is to:

• Efficiently and effectively administer the registrations and allocations of three and four-year-old sessional kindergarten places for participating service providers.
• Ensure that all records are accurately documented and maintained in a secure and confidential manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service to families and participating kindergarten service providers and provide information and assistance.

In this role you will be the ‘go to’ person to provide information and assistance to families and kindergartens and you will play a key role in assisting children to access sessional kindergarten.

If you are a customer focused professional who is seeking to work full time or part time and be part of a collaborative, supportive and positive team culture, this role could be for you.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• A relevant certificate, diploma or experience in Early Childhood Services, Community Services or Business Administration.
• Experience utilising data management systems.
• Experience in the administration of Central Registration schemes and or working in early learning environments is desirable.

What we can offer

This is a permant full-time position, however part time applications will be considered.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks. (Note only keep for full time roles where applicable)

The salary for this position starts at $72,223 (Band 4) per annum plus superannuation.

How to Apply

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City 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 click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Donna Feore, Team Leader Children's Services Partnership on 9581 4872

Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Women, those identifies as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons andpersons with a disability.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.