Kindergarten Operations Coordinator
- Part time-Temporary role: 4 days per week
- Hourly rate starting at $42.65, plus superannuation
- Great work life balance-Flexible working options available
Wodonga Council is a local government organisation servicing one of Victorias fastest growing regional cities located in North East Victoria. We offer the perfect balance of career growth a regional lifestyle and access to a vibrant city. Working with a growing and engaged community, Wodonga Councils programs and services are designed to deliver its vision for our city our people and our future.
Join Wodonga Councils passionate Kindergarten team where youll play a key role supporting the kindergarten team in their day to day functioning. The role has a key focus on developing and maintaining operational processes and supporting best practice development in our kindergarten programs.
We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles backgrounds experiences and perspectives are valued appreciated and encouraged. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community people, with diverse gender identities, and sexualities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all ages cultures and ethnic backgrounds. We welcome applications from veterans and if you wish to discuss your application with our People Team please contact hr@wodonga.vic.gov.au
What we will offer
Career development
At Wodonga Council we offer continuous learning mentorship and professional growth opportunities. Whether youre looking to expand your skills or advance your career we support your career development every step of the way.
Leave entitlements
Our organisation values work life balance and offers generous and flexible leave entitlements to support your needs. We understand that access to time away from work when you need it will optimise the time spent in the office.
Flexible work options
Enjoy generous and flexible working arrangements that support your work life balance.
Location onsite
This role will require you to be onsite during working hours.
EAP fitness program health and wellbeing initiatives
Join our team and take advantage of Fitness Passport find support in the Employee Assistance Program and enjoy a range of health and well being initiatives designed to support your physical and mental wellness.
The role
The Kindergarten Operations Coordinator is a limited tenure role to provide support to the Kindergarten service enabling continued preparation for the expansion of the scope of the service and the introduction of the Best Start, Best Life Reforms.
The Kindergarten Operations Coordinator is responsible for the effective development maintenance and facilitation of operational processes and procedures to support the wider Kindergarten team including, reviewing updating and supporting the implementation of procedural guidelines, and handbooks and providing support to the Manager Child and Family Services and Team Leader Kindergarten in undertaking workforce and resource planning and allocation. Other tasks such as conducting research to support effective program delivery and best practice processes as required.
Key aspects of the role include the following:
- Reviewing updating and supporting the implementation of the Kindergarten Procedural Guidelines. This includes consulting with Educational Leaders and other stakeholders review of practices and policy drafting to produce updated workable procedural guidelines for use by the Kindergarten staff.
- Reviewing updating and supporting the implementation of the Kindergarten Handbook. This includes consulting with Educational Leaders and other stakeholders review of practices and policy drafting to produce an updated handbook for use by the Kindergarten staff.
- Supporting the Manager Child and Family Serivces and the Team Leader Kindergarten in conducting workforce and resource planning and allocation for 2025 and beyond.
- Supporting the Manager Child and Family Services and the Team Leader Kindergarten in preparation for and supporting recruitment onboarding and induction of new staff as required.
- Being a contact point for staff issues and supporting early intervention to address staff issues or concerns and escalating more serious concerns to the Manager Child and Family Services or Team Leader Kindergarten as appropriate.
- Supporting the health and wellbeing of staff including enquiry into workplace incidents and supporting the implementation of corrective actions and assisting with the development of alternate duties to support staff continuing work.
- Conducting research of peer level local government services to inform best practice as required.
Key Selection Criteria
Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following:
- Demonstrated experience in systems reviews, business improvement planning or operational procedures or guidelines review and implementation.
- Demonstrated experience in workforce planning for a highly regulated environment involving youth. Experience with Early Years is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement including consultancy and debriefing of outcomes.
- Experience in return to work processes is desirable.
How to Apply
Visit our website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers
Use the "apply" button to commence your application
Applicants will be required to:
- Upload a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (support on how to address this criteria can be found here)
- Upload a current resume
Prior to commencement the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.
- A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
- A current drivers license
- Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description eg (first aid CPR WWCC forklift)
The completion of a pre employment functional assessment paid for by the council might also be required
If applicable evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented
Enquiries
Manager Child Family Services- Nic Byrne- nbyrne@wodonga.vic.gov.au-0481 913 503
Applications close 11:59pm, Friday 24th January 2025
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