Early Childhood Director

Position: Director

Status: Permanent Full Time

Salary range: $104, $107, inclusive of all allowances/loadings), plus super

Qualifications: Diploma in early childhood/ACECQA approved equivalent or above

Centre name: One Tree Kowanyama Children's Service

Location: Kowanyama, Queensland 4892

One Tree reaches across Australia, with children's services in regional & remote towns and centres. We span the country because we want all children, no matter where they live, to have access to the same education, care, and start in life.

Kowanyama is one of the largest communities on the Cape York peninsula with a population just over 1000 people. Most residents are Traditional Owners. The community includes the Kokoberra, Yir Yoront (or Kokomenjen) and Kunjen clans, who each have language and other cultural differences. Language groups associated with the Kowanyama region include Yir Yoront, Yirrk Thangalkl, Koko Bera, Uw Oykangand, and Olkola. English is also widely spoken.

The 'right people on the right bus' benefits

• Above award hourly rate - $ $50.04 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Remote allowance - $3.55 extra per hour
• 4 weeks' annual leave plus 2 weeks off over the festive season
• Relocation allowance up to $3000
• Furnished house available
• Free 1 flight per quarter after probation (from Kawanyama to Cairns and return)
• Subsidised childcare
• Uniforms provided
• Career advancement
• Rewards for every year you spend at One Tree, including extra annual leave, and more
• Online inductions & PD sessions
• Access our Employee Assistance Program

The position

As the Director - you will lead, inspire and mentor educators to ensure the service is providing a high-quality early childhood education in a remote Aboriginal community. You are responsible for overseeing the operations of the centre, where you will support and warmly welcome children and families.

Your ability to recognise and develop the strengths in children and your team and a commitment to work within One Tree Community Service's spirit, purpose and values will be your key to success. 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a managerial role or extensive 2IC experience.

The successful candidate will be required to act as the Nominated Supervisor, Responsible Person, and Educational Leader at the service

Selection Criteria

• Organisational skills including general organising, planning, time management, scheduling, coordinating resources and meeting deadlines
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of, and commitment to comply with the organisation's code of ethics, vision (spirit), policies and procedures and to support the organisations culture
• Experience in building successful relationships with staff, families and community
• Experience in achieving excellence at management level in an early education and care setting
• Experience in managing staff including staff performance, recruitment and performance appraisals
• A commitment to continuous improvement and efficiencies in service delivery
• Knowledge of relevant state and commonwealth laws and regulations

Qualifications/Requirements

• Be eligible to work in Australia and willing to relocate to Kowanyama
• Diploma in early childhood/ACECQA approved equivalent or above
• A current QLD Working with Children Check
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance
• A valid driver's licence
• First Aid & CPR certificates or willing to obtain

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One Tree, the place to be

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Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for any kind of child abuse.

One Tree is committed to equal opportunity, child safety and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with.Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.