Leadership Role: Centre Director

Job Opportunity

A Centre Director is required to lead our Community Kindergarten in Darling Downs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of the kindergarten, including human resources, educational and wellbeing programs, communication with families, risk and compliance, marketing, and administration.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a proven track record of leadership and management. They will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with staff, children, and parents.

Key responsibilities will include:

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• Developing and implementing educational programs that meet the needs of our children\
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the kindergarten, including staffing, budgeting, and facilities maintenance\
• Building strong relationships with families and the local community\
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations\
• Leading and managing a team of experienced educators and support staff\
• Providing high-quality care and education to our children\
• Participating in ongoing professional development to enhance their skills and knowledge\
• Assisting with fundraising and other events as required\
• Working collaboratively with other teams and stakeholders to achieve organisational goals\
• Representing the kindergarten at various meetings and functions\
• Reporting to the Management Committee on a regular basis\
• Preparing and submitting reports as required\
• Performing other related duties as directed by the Management Committee\
• Supporting the growth and development of the kindergarten through strategic planning and innovation\
• Ensuring the kindergarten is a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and families\
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and services\
• Identifying areas for improvement and developing strategies to address them\
• Collaborating with other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children\
• Staying up-to-date with current research and best practices in early childhood education\
• Engaging with the local community to promote the kindergarten and its values\
• Being proactive in identifying and addressing any issues or concerns\
• Supporting the implementation of new initiatives and policies\
• Actively promoting the kindergarten's vision, mission, and values\
• Assisting with student placements and work experience arrangements\
• Providing guidance and support to staff members as needed\
• Contributing to the creation of a positive and supportive work culture\
• Maintaining accurate records and files as required\
• Performing other related duties as directed by the Management Committee\
• Complying with all legislative and regulatory requirements\
• Adhering to the kindergarten's policies and procedures\
• Upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity\
• Participating in professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge\
• Supporting the kindergarten's commitment to quality and excellence in education\
• Engaging with the community to build partnerships and collaborative relationships\
• Creating and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders\
• Conducting regular performance reviews and providing constructive feedback\
• Supporting staff members in their professional development and career aspirations\
• Facilitating open communication and transparency within the kindergarten\
• Ensuring that all aspects of the kindergarten's operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations\
• Staying informed about developments and changes in the early childhood education sector\
• Utilising digital technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness\
• Providing exceptional customer service to families and other stakeholders\
• Playing an active role in promoting the kindergarten's brand and reputation\
• Encouraging innovation and creativity within the kindergarten\
• Managing change effectively and adapting to new circumstances\
• Embracing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of kindergarten life\
• Delivering high-quality care and education that meets the individual needs of each child\
• Supporting the kindergarten's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility\
• Engaging in lifelong learning and professional development\
• Attending training and workshops as required\
• Participating in peer mentoring and coaching programs\
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the kindergarten's strategic plan\
• Manage and lead a diverse group of employees\
• Develop and implement processes to manage risk and improve operational efficiency\
• Develop strategic plans to enhance kindergarten operations and revenue\
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and kindergarten policies\
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders\
• Provide feedback and coaching to staff to enhance performance\
• Communicate effectively with families, staff and other stakeholders\
• Be aware of and adhere to kindergarten policies and procedures\
• Implement systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of kindergarten programs and services\
• Support the kindergarten's goal of delivering high-quality care and education to every child\
• Take responsibility for continuous improvement and innovation in kindergarten operations\
• Build strong partnerships with external organisations to benefit the kindergarten\
• Address critical issues promptly and professionally\
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in early childhood education\
• Understand the importance of health, safety and wellbeing in a kindergarten setting\
• Keep confidential information secure and confidential\
• Carry out tasks efficiently and effectively, using time and resources wisely\
• Value and respect the diversity of individuals and communities we serve\
• Develop comprehensive plans to improve kindergarten performance\
• Drive long-term business results by creating value for customers and communities\
• Involve employees in decision-making to increase engagement and retention\
• Engage in conversations with senior leaders to drive strategic priorities\
• Make data-driven decisions to improve kindergarten operations\
• Use media to amplify kindergarten message and promote brand awareness\
• Promote and defend the kindergarten's reputation at all times\
• Seek input from others to improve kindergarten operations\
• Analyse data to identify trends and make informed decisions\
• Oversee special projects and initiatives to improve kindergarten operations\
• Lead and motivate staff to achieve common goals\
• Strategically lead kindergarten projects and initiatives\
• Cooperate with colleagues to deliver kindergarten services\
• Write clear and concise reports and proposals\
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills\
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders\
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills\
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities\
• Effective project management and coordination skills\
• Highly organised and efficient with strong time management skills\
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills\
• Excellent leadership and management skills\
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities\
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and develop new skills\
• Capacity to think strategically and solve complex problems\
• Commitment to professional development and continuing education\
• Ability to motivate and inspire staff to achieve their full potential\
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy\
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills\
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills\
• Capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment\
• Experience working in a similar role or industry\
• High level of self-motivation and initiative\
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills\
• Proven track record of success in a leadership or management role\
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and coaching\
• Strong understanding of early childhood education principles and practices\
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations\
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team\
• Strong emotional intelligence and empathy\
• Ability to remain calm under pressure\
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and attend meetings outside of work hours\
• Ability to travel for work-related purposes\
• Ability to speak multiple languages\
• Postgraduate qualifications in early childhood education or a related field\
• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (or eligibility to gain)\
• Working rights for Australia (or eligible to gain)\
• Skilled Migrant Visa\
• Ability to work effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds\
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols and practices\
• Knowledge of early childhood education frameworks and standards\
• Ability to assess and address the needs of children with diverse abilities and learning styles\
• Experience working with children who require additional support\
• Ability to collaborate with other professionals to develop and implement individualised plans\
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and safe guarding policies\
• Experience working in a remote or rural area\
• Ability to navigate challenging situations with confidence and poise\
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines\
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision\
• High level of resilience and adaptability\
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and demands\
• Excellent time management and organisational skills\
• Ability to engage in productive dialogue and negotiate with stakeholders\
• Ability to create and sustain a positive and inclusive work environment\
• Ability to contribute to the development of policies and procedures\
• Ability to oversee budgets and financial reports\
• Ability to collect and analyse data to inform kindergarten decisions\
• Ability to seek feedback from others to improve kindergarten operations\
• Ability to make presentations to groups and one-on-one\
• Ability to facilitate collaboration among staff members\
• Ability to identify and address workplace conflicts\
• Ability to recruit and retain qualified staff\
• Ability to contribute to the development of kindergarten marketing materials\
• Ability to participate in events and functions to promote kindergarten brand\
• Ability to foster strong relationships with partners and stakeholders\
• Ability to communicate effectively across different cultures\
• Ability to stay current with emerging trends and best practices in early childhood education\
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity\
• Ability to apply data analysis and interpretation techniques\
• Ability to find creative solutions to challenges\
• Ability to network with industry experts and peers\
• Ability to focus on short- and long-term goals simultaneously\
• Ability to represent the kindergarten in a professional manner\
• Ability to make logical and sound decisions based on evidence\
• Ability to use standard software applications to manage administrative tasks\
• Ability to market kindergarten services to attract new clients\
• Ability to provide advice to the management committee\
• Ability to make recommendations to the management committee\
• Ability to encourage participation from others\
• Ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders\
• Ability to leverage existing resources to achieve kindergarten goals\
• Ability to prioritise own workload and delegate tasks\
• Ability to expand and diversify kindergarten operations\
• Ability to embrace change and uncertainty\
• Ability to design and implement kindergarten policies and procedures\
• Ability to provide expert advice and guidance to others\
• Ability to help guide kindergarten strategy and direction\
• Ability to understand the big picture and anticipate future needs\
• Ability to mentor and coach others\
• Ability to contribute to the development of kindergarten strategy\
• Ability to promote the kindergarten's brand and reputation\
• Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease\
• Ability to bridge gaps between people and departments\
• Ability to craft compelling messages and pitches\
• Ability to empower others to take ownership and act\
• Ability to navigate highly complex environments\
• Ability to bring people together around shared goals\
• Ability to connect with others at a personal level\
• Ability to hold difficult conversations with kindness and compassion\
• Ability to generate excitement and enthusiasm for kindergarten initiatives\
• Ability to moderate and resolve disputes\
• Ability to nurture innovation and creativity\
• Ability to determine next steps and actions\
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into actionable ideas\
• Ability to manage internal politics and bureaucracy\
• Ability to showcase expertise and thought leadership\
• Ability to uncover hidden insights and patterns\
• Ability to influence and persuade others\
• Ability to uncover opportunities and unlock potential\
• Ability to critically evaluate complex information\
• Ability to form meaningful connections with others\
• Ability to contribute to the development of kindergarten IT systems\
• Ability to communicate kindergarten vision and strategy\
• Ability to build alliances and partnerships\
• Ability to convey technical information in simple terms\
• Ability to comprehend and relate to various perspectives\
• Ability to coordinate logistics and schedules\
• Ability to frame complex issues in straightforward terms\
• Ability to establish and maintain effective networks\
• Ability to raise awareness about kindergarten initiatives\
• Ability to conduct thorough analyses of complex problems\
• Ability to conceptualise and articulate strategic ideas\
• Ability to champion the interests of the kindergarten\
• Ability to consolidate disparate information into coherent narratives\
• Ability to gather intelligence and maintain situational awareness\
• Ability to inquire and explore alternative perspectives\
• Ability to introduce new ideas and concepts\
• Ability to iterate and refine ideas\
• Ability to model exemplary behaviour and set expectations\
• Ability to judge information and adjust responses accordingly\
• Ability to show unwavering support for kindergarten objectives\
• Ability to teach and share knowledge with others\
• Ability to tell stories that illustrate kindergarten values\
• Ability to capture and convey insights\
• Ability to create and harness organisational energy\
• Ability to discern meaning from numbers and statistics\
• Ability to shape kindergarten policy and practice\
• Ability to unite and align diverse interests\
• Ability to galvanise action towards organisational goals\
• Ability to continuously learn and grow\
• Ability to cut through ambiguity and get things done\
• Ability to experiment and test new approaches\
• Ability to genuinely listen to others\
• Ability to hear diverse perspectives and incorporate them into the kindergarten's approach\
• Ability to catalyse lasting change\
• Ability to find mutually beneficial solutions\
• Ability to foster connections with global partners and stakeholders\
• Ability to accelerate progress toward kindergarten goals\
• Ability to achieve buy-in from stakeholders\
• Ability to co-design and implement programmes\
• Ability to cultivate broad networks and partnerships\
• Ability to bring together diverse groups of stakeholders\
• Ability to close the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge\
• Ability to compare and contrast alternatives\
• Ability to clarify and define complex concepts\
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems\
• Ability to cultivate long-lasting connections with stakeholders\
• Ability to inspire and motivate others to pursue sustainable development goals\
• Ability to clarify ambiguities and uncertainties\
• Ability to communicate findings in compelling ways\
• Ability to map complex relationships and dependencies\
• Ability to fuel the heart of the organisation\
• Ability to align language, images and outputs with kindergarten vision\
• Ability to lead kindergartens and schools forward\
• Ability to push boundaries and innovate kindergarten practices\
• Ability to augment or transform conventional methods and mindsets\
• Ability to evolve and modernise kindergarten practices\
• Ability to activate and mobilise collective energy\
• Ability to rapidly shift paradigm and reformulate thinking\
• Ability to rediscover unique strengths and competitive advantage\
• Ability to promote new viewpoints and opinions\
• Ability to plan ahead and orient kindergarten action\
• Ability to enable virtuous circles of growth and mutual prosperity\
• Ability to sow seeds for continuous growth\
• Ability to reflect on progress and note what has been learned\
• Ability to reframe traditional perspectives\
• Ability to take bold action when necessary\
• Ability to write effective emails and other communications\
• Ability to produce content and messaging\
• Ability to manage expectations and disappointment\
• Ability to openly discuss mistakes and successes\
• Ability to break down silos and avoid departmental parochialism\
• Ability to unify dispersed entities\
• Ability to divide and integrate various elements\
• Ability to contain complexities and control forces acting upon kindergarten operations\
• Ability to alter course when encountering obstacles\
• Ability to energise committees and groups\
• Ability to extract viable benefits from collected insights\
• Ability to offer valuable suggestions to improvement\
• Ability to foster autonomous function within the kindergarten\
• Ability to shield children from the risks of permanent damage due to abuse\
• Ability to buffer kindergarten against rapid or turbulent environmental fluctuations\
• Ability to dissipate stressors threatening kindergarten sustainability\
• Ability to merge perspectives from diverse stakeholder views\
• Ability to inspect whether outcomes embody the kindergarten's vision\
• Ability to redesign museum gallery floor layouts\
• Ability to naturally master aging concepts like legacy markets\
• Ability to move beyond familiar horizon limits of everyday incremental improvements\
• Ability to factor advancements back into grounding models\
• Ability to view future possibilities without being confined by what currently exists\
• Ability to look deep within - but don't forget those 'knowing' moments\
• Ability to elevate and specialise your place within the marketplace\
• Ability to advance the overall average industrial accident rate\
• Ability to pull popular conclusions which had probably gone unnoticed before\
• Ability to study ancestral sentiments to sell maximum output\
• Ability to respond smartly, concisely and meaningfully whenever something important comes along\
• Ability to confidently appoint appointed authoritative leading professionals\
• Ability to aim to supercharge schooling quite successfully\
• Ability to discover how contextual hyper-local setting impacts behaviours\
• Ability to make school event effort sound substantial really quickly\
• Ability to possess many strands woven tightly together\
• Ability to convey authentic sense of momentum to intermediate circulation cross-sections\
• Ability to divert suffering into fun fluid accumulations transforming favourable rhymes\
• Ability to disencumber encompassed routines hopefully opening blurred epoch careers\
• Ability to precipitate imaginative containers pulling figured anger towards isolation\
• Ability to release reluctant spirits yielding scenic journeys wild mode audio games\
• Ability to boast unrelenting determination simplicity hunger divergent electrified propositions vault solid circular fired tongues measured bodies lowered cramped correction cushion limitation trick displays financially.