About the Organisation

Child Australia is an early childhood education and care not for profit organisation providing services throughout Western Australia and Northern Territory regions. Working collaboratively with children, their parents, families, early childhood professionals and the local community, we aim to develop and expand the education and care that children receive within their first years of life.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Assistant Director looking for an opportunity to progress your career??

We are looking for a Centre Director to lead our Palmerston Early Learning Centre.

This is a Permanent Full Time position working 75 hours a fortnight. Flexibility option to work a compressed nine day fortnight.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide pedagogical leadership to ensure quality care and education programs for children, and direction, support and continuous learning for staff.
• Provide a vibrant, interesting, varied and appropriate children’s program that is developed and implemented to meet the ongoing needs of the children as per the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Ensure that the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Service are upheld, implemented and reviewed regularly to meet relevant requirements.
• Maintain compliance and work within the National Regulations and Law along with all legal and statutory requirements.
• Build relationships and strong connections between families and the Centre
• Actively support the mission, vision and values of the organisation
• Monitor the utilisation of services and financial expenditure to ensure compliance within budget
• General staff management responsibilities such as recruitment, rosters and performance management

To succeed in this role, you will need

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Minimum of 5 years in a management/leadership position
• First Aid Certificate
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, CCS system, Quick kids or similar)
• Demonstrated and extensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Education and Care Services National Regulations
• Exceptional communication and team building skills
• A current Working with Children Check

What we can offer you

• Up to 15% above award rate
• Discounted childcare fees for staff requiring childcare across our centres
• Nine Day Fortnight work flexibility
• Opportunity to attend sector conference
• A stable and experienced team
• Ongoing professional development
• Free counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts with over 50 popular retailers