Children's Services Assistant Centre Coordinator

City of Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Study assistance

Parental leave

Hybrid work

Job summary

The City of Melbourne is hiring a Children\'s Services Assistant Centre Coordinator to support the Senior Centre Coordinator in running Lady Huntingfield Early Learning and Family Services Centre, ensuring high-quality education and care that aligns with the National Quality Framework.

You will help oversee educational programs, centre operations and compliance, while coaching educators, engaging families and partners, and contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, supporting educator development and contributing to positive workplace culture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strong commitment to customer service and high-quality outcomes.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check, Police Check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of a large-scale children's service in line with the NQF and relevant legislation.
• Assist in leading, coaching and supporting educators while contributing to workforce planning and staff development.
• Partner with the Centre Coordinator to implement and monitor the Quality Improvement Plan and educational programs.
• Build strong relationships with families, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance, child safety, risk management and operational requirements to ensure a safe, high-quality service environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team leading

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Children's Services Assistant Centre Coordinator

The Children's Services Assistant Centre Coordinator supports the Children's Services Senior Centre Coordinator in leading the operations of Lady Huntingfield Early Learning and Family Services Centre, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and care services that align with the Children's Services Philosophy and National Quality Framework.

Working collaboratively with the Centre Coordinator and Educational Leader, you will help oversee educational programs, centre operations and compliance requirements, creating safe, inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning environments for children.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine people leadership, operational management and community engagement while making a meaningful contribution to children, families and the broader community.

A little more about the role

Support the daily operations of a large-scale children's service, ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and relevant legislation.

Assist in leading, coaching and supporting educators while contributing to workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and staff development.

Partner with the Centre Coordinator and Educational Leader to implement and monitor the Quality Improvement Plan and educational programs.

Build strong relationships with families, community organisations, allied health providers, government departments and internal stakeholders.

Monitor compliance, child safety, risk management and operational requirements to ensure a safe and high-quality service environment.

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You are an experienced early childhood professional who thrives in a collaborative leadership environment. You are passionate about delivering high-quality education and care, supporting educators to succeed and creating positive outcomes for children and families.

You may also be:

A supportive leader who enjoys mentoring and guiding educators to deliver best-practice outcomes.

Knowledgeable in early childhood legislation, quality standards and contemporary educational practices.

Skilled at building trusted relationships with families, community partners and diverse stakeholders.

Confident managing competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and child safety.

Passionate about fostering inclusive environments that support every child's learning, wellbeing and development.

What your experience might look like – Key Selection Criteria

Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care, with demonstrated experience in the management or leadership of early childhood services.

Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, Education and Care Services Regulations and relevant legislation.

Demonstrated experience leading teams, supporting educator development and contributing to positive workplace culture.

Well-developed business and administrative skills, including computer literacy, budgeting and operational management.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strong commitment to customer service and high-quality education and care outcomes.

Current and valid Working with Children Check, Police Check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits of working with us

Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.

Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.

Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.

Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.