Nominated Supervisor

Are you an inspiring and experienced early childhood leader ready to make a lasting impact? Join Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) and lead a passionate team at our well-established Ginninderra Early Childhood Centre. At CRCS, we're all about community, inclusion, and giving every child the best start in life. This is your opportunity to lead a centre that's embedded in its local community and backed by a supportive organisation that values your expertise.

About the Role:

The Nominated Supervisor or Centre Director's primary focus will be to lead and grow our Ginninderra Early Childhood Centre located in the Belconnen Community Centre. The incumbent's proficiency lies in identifying and nurturing each Educator's unique strengths while leading with positivity and confidence. As an approachable and caring individual, the incumbent will effortlessly connect with families, children, and educators, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Minimum Diploma qualification or higher in Early Education and Care, along with experience in similar capacity.
• Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to positively interact with educators, children, families and the community each day.
• A genuine passion for and interest in working with children and families.
• Ability to build capacity and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Framework.

Candidates with a minimum of two years of previous experience as a Nominated Supervisor or Director will be highly valued for their desirable skills and experience.

Responsibilities:

In this exciting and important role you will enjoy undertaking the following responsibilities -

• You have a vision to support local families and their children by mentoring and leading your team to exceptional heights.
• Be a key contributor to delivering wonderful moments.
• Demonstrate the understanding of NQF standards, demonstrate professional boundaries and assist others with ethical dilemmas.
• Actively and positively works to resolve operational, interpersonal and family concerns for the Educational and Care Service.
• Establish and maintain respectful collaborative partnerships with families to assess and support children's learning and wellbeing needs.
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.

CRCS also requires all employees to:

• Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
• Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may effect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

• Discounted early education and care program services
• 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase your take home pay)
• Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year
• Commitment to supporting your professional development.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• LGBTIQ+
• Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Carers
• Mature age people
• People with lived experience of disability.

About CRCS

Our organisation offers a diverse range of service offerings designed to support parents, caregivers, and education services in nurturing, supporting, and raising healthy, vibrant, and happy children and young people. The services provided include parent/carer education, support groups, early education support, targeted interventions for families and children, evidence-based therapeutic programs, and supported/targeted playgroups. Our employees will work collaboratively as a team to deliver tailored services across these programs, ensuring the best outcomes for all involved.

To apply:

Please click the apply button and submit your resume and a short paragraph telling us why you are the most ideal candidate for this role. We would love to hear from you

If you'd like to discuss the role or get a copy of the PD please do not hesitate to contact Ruth Whitworth at

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