• Permanent Full Time 
• Band 6 - $91,301.95 - $99,397.13 + super + RDO
• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment 

A new and exciting opportunity is waiting for a highly experienced VIT registered Educational Leader in the Collingwood Area.

The role will encompass the educational leadership of Yarra's Gold Street Children's Centre, Keele Street Children's Centre and Collingwood Kindergarten.

Gold Street Children's Centre is licensed for 56 places, Keele Street Children's Centre is licensed for 37 places and the new Collingwood College Kindergarten will be opened and licensed for 66 places in 2024. 

The pedagogy and practice in our services are founded on the values of inclusion, voice of the child, trauma informed practice, environmental sustainability and meeting the individual needs of children and families. 

To support the team of highly dedicated educators, the Educational Leader will sit within a leadership team comprising of the following: 

• A full-time Early Learning Precinct Coordinator
• A full-time off the floor Precinct Team Leader
• A full-time off the floor Precinct Educational Leader

The Precinct Educational Leader will also be working as part of a team in the Yarra Family, Youth and Children's Services.

Yarra are committed to exploring and implementing the latest approaches to pedagogy with a particular focus on positive psychology, trauma practice and humanist theorists. Yarra is also committed to offering the best conditions to our educators including:

• Above award remuneration
• Excellent conditions
• Leadership development and investment in succession planning
• Thorough induction and on-boarding 
• Enshrined non-contact for all educators
• Access to ongoing professional development including internal and external training
• 2 child free days for whole unit professional development
• 3 child free days for commencement and close down preparations
• Excellent resource budgets for nutritious menus, room resources and centre resources
• Above industry standard management support at every level of the unit

The qualities we are looking in our candidate include:

• Experience in coaching and mentoring educators in educational theories, approved curriculum and best professional practice.
• Understanding and experience working with children and families with complex needs including, trauma experiences and diagnosed behavioural and/or physical needs in a way that empowers them.
• Understanding of humanist psychological theories and how they are applied in practice.
• Ability to foster an environment of innovation amongst the team.
• Proven experience with the planning and implementation of service projects. 

Yarra City Council is an exciting Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture and development of staff. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact Deanne Halpin, Children's Services Coordinator on 9205 5476.

Collingwood Early Learning Precinct Educational Leader Position Description - May 2023.pdf

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.