Centre Director

Are you seeking a change of scenery? Relocating from the Newcastle region to the Upper Hunter could be a great move if you’re seeking a change of pace.

The Upper Hunter offers a more relaxed lifestyle with the benefits of a lower cost of living and more affordable housing. The picturesque countryside and renowned wine regions also add to its charm. You’d get the chance to enjoy beautiful landscapes and a tight-knit community while still having access to essential amenities.

The Benefits

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:

• Remuneration:Higher salary than most other providers + attractive and achievable incentives paid on top + relocation assistance and retention bonus available
• Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
• Growth: Paid Industry-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
• Facilities: State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
• Additional Benefits: Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;
  • Fitness Passport, EAP and FREE flu injections
  • 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
  • $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and inspiring Centre Director to join St Nicholas’ leadership team. The Director will play an integral part in building the centre's educational team and establishing the service as a leading provider of early childhood education and care in the Muswellbrook community.

Our leadership team are a highly valued part of the St Nicholas Early Education family, who work very closely and support one another to deliver high-quality and consistent services to our families and community. St Nicholas Early Education also has a robust training, development, and mentoring program that sets our team up for success.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Director to showcase their expertise in the Early Childhood profession. The successful applicant will play a key role in the success of our Muswellbrook Centre and will be able to collaborate with the St Nicholas leadership team. They will also possess the initiative, maturity, and leadership skills required to build a team and service in a growing community.

This role is being offered on a permanent full-time basis, located at our Muswellbrook Service.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Minimum 3 years' experience in same role
• Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training
• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of services requirements of the CCSS (childcare subsidy system) and ability to perform software application for compliance.
• Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations
• Demonstrated ability to successfully support the Early Learning Years Framework with the centre curriculum
• Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an Early Education Centre

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Children’s Services or Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as identified by Australian Children’s Education and care Authority
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• Working with Children Check verification number
• DEC approved child protection training certificate

If you genuinely share our passion for Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from you APPLY now.

**Please note that by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.**

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.