Director

Full Job Description
  
Position:  Early Childhood Director
Status:  Full time Permanent
Salary:  $115,817.68 (inclusive of all benefits/allowances including Worker Retention Payment) plus super
Qualification:  Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood, or ACECQA approved equivalent
Centre Name: Granny Glasgow’s Day Care Centre
Location: Carnarvon, WA

Do you love to explore the outdoors, camping, fishing, surfing or diving in warm weather all year round? Come to Carnarvon! We have all this plus more to see and do.
  
One Tree Community Services Inc is a national not for profit offering early childhood education, out of school hours care, community services, registered early childhood training, and professional support.

Granny Glasgow’s is located in sunny Carnarvon, Licensed for 58 places. Our rooms are defined by purpose: Art Studio, Café, Explorers and Babies. The Centre is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm.
  
Benefits on offer

• Above award salary 
• Four weeks annual leave plus 2 weeks special leave
• Relocation allowance up to $3,000*
• Housing Allowance
• Laundry Allowance
• Help when you need it with free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Work for a national not-for-profit that has true career advancement opportunities.
• Feel supported from day one with online inductions and one-on-one development sessions.
  *Qualified staff only special conditions apply
  
  

What you’ll do

• Be able to lead and manage a team of educators.
• Hold a Nominated Supervisor certificate and understand the requirements.
• Complete rosters according to the ratio requirements of WA.
• Handle the day-to-day operations of the service.
• Mentor and lead by example.
• Create partnerships with staff, families, the community, and One Tree.
• Oversee continuous improvements and compliance for the service.
• Ensure the workplace operates within Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) requirements.
• Manage budgets and funding.
• Manage staff, including performance, recruitment, professional development, and performance appraisals.
• Deliver a curriculum in accordance with One Tree’s philosophy as the service’s Educational Leader.
• Act as a Responsible Person, First Aid Officer, and Nominated Supervisor of the service.

What you’ll bring

• 5 years + experience as a Director or in a managerial role.
• Organisational skills including include general organising, time management, scheduling, coordinating resources and meeting deadlines.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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.

Certifications & Licences required

• Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA approved equivalent
• A clear WA Working with Children Check & National Police Clearance
• Current Senior First Aid & CPR certificates
• A valid driver’s licence

What you need to do

• Update your resume
• Write a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position
• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Click on the “Apply” button

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for any kind of child abuse.
  
One Tree is also committed to equal opportunity, child safety and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with.
  
For more information or to request a copy of the position description, call or email us on (08) •••• •103 or ••••@onetree.org.au