centre director/brand developer

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Full time

Are you an ambitious, highly experienced and qualified professional wanting to take your career to the next level? We have an unique opportunity for a dynamic early years professional to become our new centre director with the specific remit of building and establishing a high-quality brand, developing a flagship centre which will become the brand standard for exceptional quality child-care in the South East Melbourne area. We are ideally looking for a candidate whose energy, experience, and capability will help roll out our multi-site brand.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and build a unique centre ethos and philosophy which will become the basis for the "Precious Seeds" brand.
  • Participate in the development of an inspirational management team, tasked with advising, promoting and establishing the Precious Seeds brand at Hallam and in other locations.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Precious Seeds centre.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children, families, staff and visitors, by ensuring that policies and procedures are followed and legislation is complied with.
  • Draw up and implement an inspiring educational program, making sure the centre delivers on the requirements of the National Quality Framework and follows relevant government requirements.
  • Effective rostering and team management ensuring consistency of care. Coordinate staff leave as required and select short-term staff.
  • Administrative duties including but not limited to email communication, Storypark, Xplor, Qikkids, Excel, Word, knowledge of CCS and implementation of government free/funded kindergarten program.
  • Manage the centre's budget, performance and resources.
  • Manage enrolment enquiries, tours and orientations.
  • Take a proactive role in leading and supporting educators' professional development and performance.
  • Maintain aninclusive, supportive, and educational environment for all children and especially for those with additional needs.
  • Organisation of incursions, excursions, and events for the centre.
  • Build respectful and reciprocal relationships with families that respond to their needs and expectations.
  • Exchange and communicate information with parents.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the wider community in the Hallam area.
  • Liaise with the approved provider and management committee for the purpose of developing the brand and enhancing child care at Precious Seeds.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • The right to work in Australia.
  • Current First Aid
  • Certificate/ Asthma/ Anaphylaxis/ CPR certificates.
  • Current Working with Children check.
  • Current Victoria Driver's Licence.
  • Computer literacy and the ability to use data collection systems: Storypark, Xplor, Qikkids, Excel, Word, knowledge of CCS and government free/funded kindergarten program.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification.
  • Director/managerial experience within the sector in the last five years.
  • Excellent working knowledge of EYLF and NQF.
  • Educational vision and the ability to draw up inspirational learning programs.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience of the Assessment and Rating process.
  • The ability to develop and implement a forward-thinking QIP.
  • Excellent, proven interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills.
  • Excellent working knowledge of EYLF and NQF.
  • Strong leadership capabilities and the capacity to build respectful, warm and professional relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • A positive, solution-orientated attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.

We offer above-award wages for this challenging role, as well as achievable performance-related bonuses and the opportunity to be the innovator for an emerging brand, which will bring its own possibilities and rewards. We are keen to find the right person for this role, so there will be a stringent application and interview process. We are open to discussion for what is required to ensure your success in this exciting position.

Other perks like 75% staff childcare discount, staff uniform, free on-site parking are also available for this position.

If you are interested in this exciting role, we invite you to apply now via SEEK.

Your application will address the "Essential Requirements" and will describe your ability to meet our "Key Selection Criteria".

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  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework? Have you completed a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood? How many years' experience do you have with change management?

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