Join our team in 2024! 

The City of Kingston has three Family and Children's Centres located in Carrum, Edithvale, and Parkdale. 

Our Parkdale Family and Children's Centre is rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard and we are on the hunt for passionate Educators to join us in our journey to provide exceptional Education and Care to children in the Kingston Community.  

We have the following positions available:

• 3 x Full time Educators 

What we can offer you

• Pay and conditions well above award wages
• Approximately 2 weeks off over the Christmas and New Year period
• Paid non-contact day to attend our Family and Children’s Centre conference
• Experienced, kind, passionate and supportive team environment
• Supportive and hands on senior management team that values you and your contribution
• Ongoing paid professional development and industry required training
• Extensive induction and mentoring program
• Uniform provided
• Work at an Exceeding rated services with a commitment to high quality service delivery
• Exceptional resources
• Outstanding facilities with natural and welcoming spaces.
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Full time dedicated Educational Leader and Inclusive Practice Coordinator available to mentor you in your role.
• Positive team culture
• ADO for full time positions 

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate, caring and nurturing
• Contribute positively to the team culture.
• Understand the expectations of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards, and the current Regulations.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children and their families.
• Have a strong passion for early childhood education
• Minimum qualification Certificate 3 Children’s Services
• Current Working with Children's Check
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate including: Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate

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

Click on the "Apply Now" button to submit your application. If you require further information, please contact Phebe on 8586 0900.

This organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and adheres to strict Child Protection Reporting Protocols where there is an allegation of abuse from an educator, staff member, volunteer, or student. The City of Kingston has a dedicated Child Safety Officer who receives and assesses all allegations of abuse involving an educator, staff member, student, or volunteer.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal. Please note we will be undertaking interviews throughout the advertising period so if you are interested in this position please apply now.