Kindergarten Educational Advisor

Location:

Head Office
- Civic Building, Torquay

Job Category:
Early Years Development

• Permanent Full-Time
• $104,250 - $112,242 pa(plus 12% super and annual pay increases)
• Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs

There are not many places in Australia quite like Surf Coast Shire, where you can surf at world-class locations like Bells Beach Djarrak, drive along the scenic coast on the Great Ocean Road, or explore the many waterfalls set in tranquil rainforests.

Surf Coast Shire spans Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Locals experience a sought-after quality of life
-And when you work with Council, you are helping our community and environment to thrive.

Our people play vital roles in creating an innovative, safe, respectful, and supportive workplace, living our values, and delivering exceptional services to our community.

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Join a passionate and collaborative Early Years team committed to delivering high-quality kindergarten services that give children the best possible start in life. As Surf Coast Shire Council's Early Years Leadership Team, we support six kindergarten services across the municipality, working alongside educators, families, communities and government partners to support children to develop, learn and thrive through inclusive, engaging and high-quality kindergarten programs.

As the Kindergarten Educational Advisor, you will provide pedagogical leadership and support to teachers and educators, driving quality improvement, educational excellence and positive outcomes for children across Council's kindergarten services.

We're looking for an experienced early childhood professional who is passionate about supporting high-quality educational outcomes for children and building the capability of others. You will be a collaborative leader who enjoys working alongside educators to drive continuous improvement and strengthen practice across kindergarten services.

• Build positive and productive relationships with educators, families and stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor and support teachers and educators to deliver high-quality programs.
• Lead with initiative, sound judgement and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Champion continuous improvement, inclusion and educational excellence.
• Drive quality and inclusion initiatives across kindergarten services, School Readiness Funding, Quality Improvement Plans, Kindergarten Inclusion Support, Reconciliation Action Plans, and Bush and Beach Kinder programs.
• Guide educators and services to effectively implement legislation, policy and funding requirements.
• Influence and engage others through collaboration, expertise and a shared commitment to children's learning and development.

What will make you stand outis your ability to combine strong pedagogical knowledge with a genuine passion for supporting others. You build trust, inspire confidence and work collaboratively to achieve meaningful outcomes for children, families and communities.

• A Teritary Early Childhood Education Qualification (must be in accordance with Education and Care services National Regulations)
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of early childhood education and care services including, developing policies, implementing quality assurance systems and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to provide pedagogical leadership that supports capability, accountability…