Director of Early Childhood Services

23 hours ago

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $86,038 - $109,521
Lead Centre Operations

Early Learning Victoria is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the daily operations of a new government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Eaglehawk North Primary School. The successful candidate will work closely with the Centre Director to prepare the centre for opening in 2025, ensuring compliance with regulations and organisational policies and procedures.

This role requires exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to manage staff recruitment, development and enrolment, as well as stakeholder management and centre communications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of early childhood education and care, with experience in leading teams and driving operational excellence.

The Assistant Centre Director will be responsible for supporting the Centre Director to plan and deliver high-quality, sustainable, compliant and safe early learning and care services and programs. This includes overseeing the day-to-day operation of the centre, managing staffing, rostering, stakeholder management and centre communications, and developing strategies to maximise enrolments and occupancy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely and collaboratively with the Centre Director and Early Learning Victoria central team to prepare the centre for opening and establish excellence in early learning and care.
  • Support the Centre Director to plan and oversee the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, compliant and safe early learning and care services and programs.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operation of the centre, including staffing, child enrolment, budgeting and expenditure, stakeholder management and centre communications.
  • Manage all aspects of staffing, including recruitment, rostering, performance, professional development and mentoring, safety and wellbeing and promoting a positive team culture that values diversity and innovation.
  • Engage with staff on a variety of issues, fostering a collaborative centre dynamic that encourages communication and shared problem-solving.
  • Assist in the development of the centre educational programs and pedagogical approach.
  • Exemplify and embody the Early Learning Victoria philosophy and values.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, including community groups, neighbouring early learning services, other early childhood and family services and local councils.
  • Create a positive and welcoming experience for families.
  • Manage all financial, administrative and other operations of the centre.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maximise enrolments and occupancy.
  • Ensure all legislative requirements, policies and procedures are met and maintained.

Requirements:

  • Qualifications in early childhood education and care or a related field.
  • Proven leadership experience in early childhood education and care.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work effectively in a flexible and changing environment.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary package.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.

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