About the job;
Yawarra Community & Child Care Centre is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Organisation (ACCO) committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences to children aged 2-5. Located in Bidwill, our service is designed to cultivate a nurturing, Culturally Safe atmosphere, fostering children’s development, creativity and social skills.
As the Director of Yawarra Community & Child Care Centre, you will hold a pivotal role in shaping the Cultural & educational journey of our young learners. Your responsibility will include leading a team of dedicated educators, collaborating closely with families and the local community and ensuring high-quality care and education in alignment with our philosophy and values.
Your work will include;
• Overseeing all operations of the service, including the ability to develop a budget in consultation
with the Management Committee
• Leading, guiding and supporting a team which provides quality education and care to all children
• Developing positive and collaborative relationships that support children, their families and the
community
• Ensuring a high-quality learning program is implemented for individuals and groups of children
• Leading the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the service
• Ensuring the service maintains Quality Assurance accreditation
• Providing and maintaining a safe and supportive work environment that is inclusive of all staff
• Continuously fostering a good relationship with the local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
community
• Working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
• Helping to shape the next generation
Who we are looking for;
• ACECQA assessed Early Childhood Teachers, Bachelor degree qualifications or working towards
NESA accreditation
• Previous experience in a leadership role as Centre Director
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and communication skills
• Ability to establish, foster and nurture collaborative partnerships with families, our local community
and other ACCO’s.
• Excellent knowledge of the NQS, EYLF
• Experience in the quality assessment process
• Current first aid & CPR certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Demonstrated understanding of governance principles and ability to model best practice
Benefits & Culture
• Access professional development opportunities to advance your career
• Thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture
• We care about your work life balance, access to personal leave, RDO and flexible work times
• Stability and security- work for an organisation that has been operating for over 40 years, delivering
high quality education & care
• Package- $45.00 to $53.00 per hour + 11% Superannuation, + RDO’s. Salary will be based on skills
and experience
• Hours of work: Full-time, 38 hours per week. Applicants must be able to work a range of shifts from
7.30 am to 5.00 pm
Applications close Friday 1st March at 12.00pm. For further information or to apply, please email your resume and cover letter to yawarracccc_karen@iinet.net.au