centre director | inner west.

• Non-for-profit, small established centre/team with a great reputation!
• Director’s allowance of $6K annually + salary packaging available
• Mostly off the floor role

The Centre

This small, highly reputable service based in the Inner West has been servicing the communities' children and families for many years. The centre is a beautifully restored heritage building located in a quiet street with welcoming natural outdoor spaces. This service is a part of a large non-for-profit organisation who are known for their high quality care services and inclusive educational programs. They are now looking for a new passionate and experienced Centre Director to take over the management and day-day operation of their 'exceeding' rated centre. You will lead a small team of dedicated and established staff and you will be supported by a dedicated Area Manager and Head Office with a HR team. Your role will be mostly off the floor to complete all necessary Centre Manager duties to a high standard.

They cater to children aged 0-5 years and adopt a play-based approach to learning. An outstanding school readiness program is implemented for the preschool age group to prepare children for their next step in their education. The centre has amble of all day street parking available and is easily accessible by public transport.

The Role

As Centre Manager/Nominated Supervisor of the service some of your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for the daily management and administration of the service
• Motivate, support and work in partnership with the team of educators, driving them to excel as they deliver care and educational programs to children
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment for children, connecting with their families and the local community
• Overseeing the centre curriculum based on the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework
• Driving quality in practices in line with the National Quality Standards
• Mentoring and guiding the service philosophy
• Be enthusiastic, positive, productive and conduct oneself in a professional manner

Benefits of the role:

• Great base salary + $6K director’s allowance
• Salary packaging available (increasing your take home salary!)
• RDO’s
• Work for a large non-for-profit organisation and service with great reputation
• Well established service and team with supportive leadership and Head Office/HR

About You

To be successful in this position you must have:

• Bachelors or Diploma (Bachelor preferred) in Early Childhood Education (equivalent or higher) qualification OR ACECQA-approved
• At least 2 years experience working in a Early Childhood Director role
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Anaphylaxis and Asthma Manager
• A current Working with Children’s Check

If you wish to apply for this role please do so via the website or email your resume directly to kate.ward@randstad.com.au

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