Quality Improvement Co Ordinator

Job description

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced leader, self-motivated and innovative Quality Improvement Co ordinator to make a difference in the Early Learning and Education sector. Astra Group has been established with a clear vision of enhancing and delivering high-quality childcare. We aim to provide an excellent, quality service to all customers through the expertise of our Board and Management team. In pursuit of this desire, Astra seeks to improve the quality of service offering at each of its centres, with the ambition of exceeding the National Quality Standard ratings.

Our Centre’s philosophy is based on the Reggio Emilia approach, and we believe in providing an environment that is full of natural materials, is open ended, sparks wonder and curiosity and supports project-based learning.

About You

We are searching for an ambitious Quality Improvement Super star who is committed to utilising their knowledge and experience to support our centre Managers to exceed the standard of Early Education in Australia.

As the Quality Improvement Co ordinator, you will be a part of the Operations team supporting a range of Centres where the Centre Manager may be absent for the medium term on leave or where extra support is required, you will be empowered to run an efficient and smooth operation ensuring the organisations expectations are upheld.

You will be supported and motivated at every step of your career whilst having the full support of your Management team (Operations, Accounts, Curriculum advisor and Marketing) mentoring and guiding you to be the best you can be.

About the role

This hybrid role involves being an operational support resource for our Centres across Melbourne.

Reporting to the Quality Improvement Manager, you will drive a range of teams to embrace the Astra Values and aim for excellence in day-to-day practice.
- Lead and mentor Educators to achieve excellence and maintain strong professional relationships with one another.
- Facilitate team meetings that ensure professional dialogue around children's learning, professional practice, curriculum, quality and compliance to meet quality and compliance outcomes.
- Oversee the team to deliver a high-quality cycle of planning and curriculum.
- Provide motivational mentoring to Educators to ensure teams are flourishing.
- Develop and lead high quality professional learning with a focus on improved professional practice, teaching and learning
- Participate in the operational strategic plan
- Conduct quality and compliance reviews using multiple sources of evidence, data and feedback.
- Ensure Services comply with the National Quality Framework and Education and Care Services Regulations and Law
- Day-to-day management of all compliance matters ensuring all obligations of the approved provider are met
- Ensure quality and compliance matters are functional and meet regulations
- Successful conversion of services to 'Meeting' or 'Exceeding' as per the National Quality Framework
- Manage all staff concerns and general retention strategies.
- Lead the A&R process and collaborate with the formation of the QIP.

You will hold:

- Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Children's Services or Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
- A valid Working with Children Check
- Supervisor Certificate
- Previous experience supporting a range of Centres for the short to medium term (preferred but not essential)
- Strong understanding of Regulation/Legislation, plus Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS) essential
- Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates
- Strong team leadership abilities with experience leading, inspiring and developing a team of professional educators
- Relationships focus
- Strong knowledge of computer skills including Qikkids,

If you are wanting the next step in your career, where you are rewarded for your commitment to the Early Years we would love to hear from you.

Astra Early Learning is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of our workforce.
- Our Commitment | Child Safe Standards_

We make a commitment to promote the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children within our service as well as all children by embedding meaningful engagement of Aboriginal Culture into daily routines and educational programs.

Our organisation prioritises the safety of children and will not tolerate abuse or harm. Our organisation takes steps to empower children and provide them with shared respect, shared meaning, and shared knowledge.

Educators are committed to continuous learning to ensure their teaching is In line with cultural expectations.

**Salary**: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Melbourne VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required