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SalaryCome and join our team at Knox Council as the Coordinator - Kindergartens, part of our integrated early years services and programs that support children and families to live happy, healthy lives here in our city.
We are currently seeking an experienced and professional Leader to be responsible for the coordination and implementation of Knox's Kindergarten Services. You will report to the Manager Family and Children's Services, will have specialist knowledge of the early years' service system, and considerable experience leading an early years team, particularly focused on leading teams through change and implementation of reforms.
You will focus on delivering high quality services using your knowledge of the needs of the community, and working strategically to ensure the service continues to meet those needs.
This is a temporary full time role until 31 December 2024, which will be based at the Civic Centre but we can offer a range of flexible work options for the right candidate.
This is a Band 7 classified role, remuneration for this position will be negotiated (depending on experience) and will start at $104630.20 plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will need to thrive
The key selection criteria for this role are:
- Considerable experience in the field of early years services and programs
- Strong leadership skills and a passion for developing the capability of the team and supporting them through change
- An ability to design and lead operational projects on time and to high standards
- A passion for developing positive relationships with families and other stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the 'what you need to thrive' section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.
For further information on this role please contact Sarah Kleine at
To view a copy of the position description please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.
Apply by: 11:45pm 21 January 2024
Why Us
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.
We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.
Beyond that, we also offer:
- accrued days off for full time employees;
- growth and learning opportunities;
- career development;
- reward and recognition programs; and,
- a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
