Senior Coordinator Community Programs
- Maximum Term, Full Time Position (until June 2026 - with the potential to be extended)
- 38 hours per week - Monday to Friday
- Based at our Wollongong Head Office & travelling to external venues in the local community
Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you’ll be given as an Educator to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child’s day. The joy you’ll get from doing work you love with team members who are as invested as you. And the beautiful relationships you’ll form with peers, children, and families – through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding.
More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a child’s world a better, brighter place. Get greater enjoyment from your work and make more of a difference in the lives of every child in our child-first organisation.
A supportive and safe workplace
When the going gets tough (as it sometimes does in this sector), you will find teammates and leaders have your back. There’s a real in-it-together feeling here thanks to a safe and supportive environment, and well-established policies and processes that outline exactly what’s expected and needed in any situation. Everyone’s in it together, making it easier for you to thrive.
Position Overview
This role will lead a team of educators that deliver high quality community programs to children and families throughout the Wollongong LGA. These programs include playgroups, school holiday programs and other targeted supports for children 0-12 and their families. As the leader you will guide and mentor the team in flexible approaches to meet the needs of various groups within the community.
The successful candidate will work closely with community partners and stakeholders to create and maintain relationships that allow for strong connections with community. Through these partnerships you will plan and implement programs that encourage families to identify and meet their identified goals
Key Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Early Childhood Education, or relevant community services qualification (Diploma and experience considered)
- Outstanding skills in communication with families
- Experience in stakeholder relationships with community organisations, schools, government agencies, etc
- Demonstrated skills in team building, leadership and management
- Modelling high quality practice in interactions with children
- Demonstrated thorough working knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF)
- Evidence of commitment to an inclusive curriculum
- Knowledge of EEO practices, WH&S policies and environmental sustainability principles and procedures
- Ability to provide presentations to children, families and community members. Experience delivering parenting programs desirable.
- Knowledge of the ECEC sector
- Experience providing playgroups (desirable)
- Report writing
- Use of the DEX portal or other data reporting systems (desirable)
- Maintain a valid paid Working with Children Check through the Office of the Children’s Guardian
- Maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification
- Identify and respond to children at risk certificate
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate.
- A valid driver’s licence.
There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding
- You will feel supported by a Total Well-being Platform that gives you access to self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings, and other resources.
- You will have the financial peace of mind with 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services
- You can save money with discounts Good Guys, Illawarra Dragons, Illawarra Credit Union and moreYou can focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as inclusion professionals and pedagogy and practice
How to apply
Please send us:
- A copy of your resume
- A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role
Join us and you’ll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.
Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.
