Coburg Children’s Centre (CCCI) welcomes staff, children and families from all abilities, family structures, cultures and faiths, and of all genders and sexualities. We are a child-safe organisation and have zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to keeping children safe by empowering children’s voices in our programs and by keeping staff education in the area of children’s safety current.

Our community acknowledges the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the unceded Land on which we meet, work, learn and play. We will empower children to become a voice of reconciliation for generations to come. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.

Find out more about our highly regarded, community based not-for-profit service here: www.coburgchildrenscentre.org.au

About the opportunity

• This position is for a maternity cover contract, working four 8.5 hour days per week, commencing August 17th, 2026 through to December 23rd, 2027.  
• Shift times vary between the hours of 6.45am to 6.15pm and the Receptionist is required to share opening and closing responsibilities across the week.
• Reception is often a fast-paced environment, with a lot of contact with families as they drop off or pick up their children.
• The position requires multi-tasking, flexibility and quick responses to families and staff queries.
• The receptionist is often the first-person families and children see each day and would suit a warm and professional person. 
• Successful candidate will receive a comprehensive 4 week handover that will include working in the rooms as an educator, to learn about the values and operations of the organisation and provide an opportunity to build relationships across the service, in addition to working along side the current receptionist to learn the role.

About You

The essentials that you will bring are:

• Diploma or Cert III qualified educator 
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• A preference will be given to people who have experience in office management and/or receptionist positions and it is desired to have a working knowledge of software commonly used in early childhood services such as: Xap, Storypark or Qikkids. 
• Desire to be part of our diverse and inclusive culture, sharing our values and sustainable philosophy
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

What we offer

This is an enticing opportunity for the right person to work in a service which offers the following:

• Always working towards better working conditions:
  • Multi-Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (MEBA)/Children’s Services (Modern Award) conditions apply. Services in the MEBA were granted a 15% pay rise
• A stable environment where people want to work:
  • Our employees consist of a diverse range of cultures, family structures, genders, sexualities and abilities, and we are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment
  • Average tenure at the service is 7 years, with a number of current staff having worked here for 15 plus years
• Strong community connections:
  • Bush Kinder
  • The Early Years Language Program (Auslan)
  • Pentridge Community Garden and more
• Quality working environment:
  • We are located in a heritage listed building, re-fit for purpose with three nature based outdoor settings
  • Very accessible via public transport
  • Sustainable practices

Interviews will be conducted in the fortnight afterwards. For more information or to request a Position Description, call Caren or Jess on 03 9354 7633.