Director Child Care

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains.

It is a city of ambition and excitement.

With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities.

Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region.

With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000.

There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney's most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people.

We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About Kids' Early Learning Here at Council, we own and operate a childcare business, Kids' Early Learning, with a portfolio of 27 childcare centres and over 70 family daycare educators.

Kids' Early Learning has approximately 300 full-time, part-time and casual staff, and operates throughout the Blacktown local government area, serving over 1700 families and providing care and learning needs for their children.

If you would like to know more about Kids' Early Learning, please visit our website.

About the opportunity This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity to join Blacktown City Council as a Director Child Care.

We are seeking to fill the Director Child Care position in our Kids' Early Learning Seven Hills West centre.

About the opportunity This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity to join Blacktown City Council as a Director Child Care.

We are seeking to fill the Director Child Care position in our Kids' Early Learning Seven Hills West centre.

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and organisation of our Child Care Centres including the provision of a high-quality program of care and education for the children.

You will also look after the supervision and development of the centre educators and workers to maintain the effective function of the service.

Qualifications and experience Recognised University Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education (3 or 4 Year Qualification)Completion of Child Protection Course - Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk of Harm Meet all requirements for Authorised/Nominated Supervisor as listed in the Education and Care Services National Law and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2018 First Aid Certificate Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training, which meets requirements of the ECS National Regulations 2018 Minimum experience of two years (2) in a child care field as Authorised/Nominated Supervisor Working With Children Check Number Clearance of National Police Check.

Current class C driver's licence Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations.
Remuneration and benefits The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

Entry level for this position starts at $1,729.05 per week Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety.

We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
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Best of luck.

Closing date:

Friday 21 June 2024, 11.59 pm Contact officer: Serena Quigley on Internal ref: BCC898 Personal Details * Required field Title * First name * Last name * E-mail * Digits only or add + for international numbers Street * Street Cont.

City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * Linked In URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)Questions Please select your highest qualification level in early childhood education and care.

• Diploma Degree Other Please select the option which best describes your years of relevant experience.
• Less than 3 years - 6 years Over 6 years Please outline your previous experience as a nominated supervisor.
• Please outline your experience with leading a team through the assessment and rating process.
• As a nominated supervisor you will often have competing priorities, could you please outline how you would manage these priorities under the national regulations?
• Please list the course number for your First Aid Certificate.

Please attach a copy of your First Aid Certificate to the application.

• Please list your course number for Child Protection.

Please attach a copy of your Child Protection certificate.

• Please provide your Working with Children Check number.

Please attach a copy of your Working with Children Check to the application.

• Do you hold a clearance of National Police Check? Please attach a copy to the application.
• Yes No Do you hold a current class "C" drivers licence?
• Yes No Which of the following best describes your eligibility to work in Australia?
• Australian or New Zealand Resident Temporary Resident with permission to work in Australia (Visa)

Working Holiday Visa Other If other, please explain further here:

Do you currently or have previously worked for Blacktown City Council? * I have never worked for Council Have you ever been a serving full-time member of the Australian Defence Force, or a reservist? * Yes No Where did you see this position advertised? * Blacktown City Council website SEEK Careers at Council Linkedin LGAssist Other Are you a current trainee or apprentice with Blacktown City Council? * Yes No EEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary.

Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used for statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development.

Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? Yes No EEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary.

Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used for statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development.

Are you Male, Female or Other? EEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary.

Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used for statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development.

Is English the primary language spoken at home? Yes No EEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary.

Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used for statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development.

Do you have a disability? Do you require any assistance or support to assist you in this recruitment process? Please include details of any employment support provider you may be using.

Declaration I certify that the above information is accurate and I understand that if I have provided false or misleading information it may result in a decision not to employ me, or, if already employed, may lead to a review of your contract of employment.

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