Our organisation offers a diverse range of service offerings designed to support parents, caregivers, and education services in nurturing, supporting, and raising healthy, vibrant, and happy children and young people. The services provided include parent/carer education, support groups, early education support, targeted interventions for families and children, evidence-based therapeutic programs, and supported/targeted playgroups. Our employees will work collaboratively as a team to deliver tailored services across these programs, ensuring the best outcomes for all involved.

We are seeking a Centre Director to lead our new service, Budawang Early Childhood Centre based in Milton, NSW. Budawang Early Childhood Centre is a purpose-designed open plan centre providing Early Education and Care for up to 35 2-5 year olds.

Your proficiency lies in identifying and nurturing each educator's unique strengths while leading with positivity and confidence. As an approachable and caring individual, you effortlessly connect with families, children, and educators, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Your proactive nature ensures you tackle challenges head-on, and your 'can do' attitude is an inspiration to all. Passionate about our sector, you exemplify best practices, cultivate meaningful relationships, and champion an engaging curriculum. Your outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, combined with excellent organisational abilities, make you a valued asset to our organisation.

Above all, your fun, friendly, and kind demeanour creates a warm and inclusive environment for everyone.

Offering salary packaging, subsidised childcare as well as supportive management and mentoring you will feel inspired and confident to shine as the professional educator and leader you are!

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to positively interact with educators, children, families and the community each day
• A genuine passion for and interest in working with children and families.
• Ability to build capacity and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Framework.
• Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates
• Bachelor or Diploma in Early Childhood or working towards a Bachelor in Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Candidates with a minimum of two years of previous experience as a Nominated Supervisor or Director will be highly valued for their desirable skills and experience.

Responsibilities

In this exciting and important role you will enjoy undertaking the following responsibilities -

• You have a vision to support local families and their children by mentoring and leading your team to exceptional heights
• Be a key contributor to delivering wonderful moments.
• Demonstrate the understanding of NQF standards, demonstrate professional boundaries and assist others with ethical dilemmas.
• Actively and positively works to resolve operational, interpersonal and family concerns for the Educational and Care Service.
• Establish and maintain respectful collaborative partnerships with families to assess and support children’s learning and wellbeing needs.
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.

CRCS also requires all employees to:

• Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
• Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may effect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position
• Maintain full COVID-19 vaccination currency and provide evidence of their vaccinations to CRCS (sensitive information is kept private and in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles) unless they are able to provide suitable evidence of a medical contraindication that prevents them from receiving this vaccine.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

• Discounted early education and care program services
• 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase your take home pay!)
• Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year
• Commitment to supporting your professional development.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• LGBTIQ+
• Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Carers
• Mature age people
• People with lived experience of disability

The Organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

To apply

Please click the apply now button and submit your resume and a short paragraph telling us why you are the most ideal candidate for this role. We would love to hear from you!

If you'd like to discuss the role or get a copy of the PD please do not hesitate to contact Lee Yelland at [email protected] using the subject line: Centre Director - Milton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications immediately upon receipt and organising interviews soon. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.