Kindergarten Support Officer

Permanent Full-time Position with immediate start$76,873 + Superannuation Help support the Central registration and enrolment for three- and four-year-old children into KindergartenAdvert closes Sunday 28th April City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.The successful applicant will join the Child, Youth and Family Services Department in the Community Services Division. This key role sits in the Early Years and Family Services Team and will support established, excellent relationships with families as well as high-quality Early Years providers.About the PositionUsing a strength based, customer focused approach, work in conjunction with the Coordinator Early Years & Family Services to liaise with early years services in the municipality and undertake duties related to the support provided by Council to these services. This role provides families with young children support to access a kindergarten Central Registration and Enrolment process that provides them with a choice of local kindergartens for both three- and four-year-old children.Skills and Experience Understanding of the early childhood sector, particularly funded kindergarten Community development skills, including strength based and customer centered approaches and an ability to network with early years services and the community Knowledge of issues relating to kindergartens and early childhood services, particularly in relation to current legislation and inclusive practices. Knowledge and understanding of the Education & Care Services National Law Act 2010 and Education & Care Services Regulations 2011, and the ACECQA assessment & rating system relevant to early childhood services Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework and best practice principles as outlined in Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework and National Early Years Learning Framework Highly developed administration and analytical skills Requirements A tertiary qualification relating to early childhood development and/or education Experience in the provision of services to children and families Experience in customer services including dealing with people of diverse backgrounds, including those from CALD backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, and families with a child with a disability Experience in project work within a local government or similar environment Experience of working independently Knowledge of, and experience, using computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and digital forms/surveys Experience in the use of data bases Current Victorian driver's license BenefitsAs a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to: Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeingVibrant health and well-being programsEmployee Assistance Program for you and your familyFlexible working arrangementsTraining and development opportunitiesDiscounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres Apply for this amazing opportunityPlease submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.Applications close 28 April 2024 at 11:55pm.If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Rose Mascitti on 0459 423 155or at ******. Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email ****** are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.