CHILDCARE CENTRE DIRECTOR

About Ribbons and Rockets

Ribbons and Rockets is a brand new childcare centre currently being set up. It is located in the central hub of Merrylands, close to public transportation and major shops. The standard of education and care across our services icluding Kids Kapers OOSH Service is underpinned by our core values and philosophy.

About the Role

The Nominated Supervisor/Centre Director runs the service. You are accountable for quality, compliance, people, families and the commercial performance of the centre. You will report to the Approved Provider and Directors. The successful applicant will be a positive, caring and supportive person with a high level of interpersonal skills, being able to communicate and lead staff and create a harmonious working environment.

What you will do

As this is a brand new service, we require a Nominated Supervisor to firstly:

- Assist in setting up and preparing the service for Service Approval alongside Company Directors and Approved Provider

Moving forward:

- Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, the National Regulations and workplace health and safety at all times

- Lead daily operations and give clear direction to your team

- Manage enrolments, tours and family onboarding to attract, convert and retain families

- Deliver and monitor learning programs aligned to the EYLF or MTOP and centre philosophy

- Lead continuous improvement through an active Quality Improvement Plan and facilitate scheduled staff meetings

- Support and mentor the Educational Leader

- Recruit, induct and onboard your team, and build a culture of feedback, coaching and recognition

- Manage performance constructively

- Develop and deliver the Centre Business Action Plan to achieve occupancy, labour and financial targets

- Manage the budget, rostering and resource use in line with business objectives

- Build strong relationships with families and engage with your local community

What you require

- ACECQA approved qualification in early childhood education: Diploma/ Bachelor degree

- Current ACECQA approved anaphylaxis and asthma training

Valid Working with Children Check for the state the role is based in

- Accredited child protection training

- Minimum three years' leadership in early childhood or a similar role

- Strong business and financial management experience

- Proven ability to lead teams, hit targets and manage compliance

- Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Standard, the Early Years Learning Framework, the WHS Act, the Privacy Act, child protection legislation, the Fair Work Act and family assistance law

- Experience as a Nominated Supervisor 3 years+

- Experience with the Child Care Subsidy system

- Experience In leadership role 5 years

Child safety

Ribbons and Rockets is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. All applicants are subject to employment screening, including a valid Working with Children Check for the state in which the role is based, and reference checks.

Pay: $110,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Leadership: 3 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Working with Children Check (Required)

Work Location: In person