Centre Director

The Hive Early Learning Centre is growing and we are looking for an experienced and passionate Centre Director to join our Management Team. i9 Education has our Head Office located in Victoria and has a strong Operations Support team and Head Office team.

The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Centre Director. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the centre including rostering, tours, enrolments, accounts, social media and all administrative work while ensuring compliance is maintained inline with The National Law, National Regulations and National Quality Standards. You will be supported by your Educational Leader, our Operations Support Team and our Senior Operations Manager. An administration assistant will be hired to support you in your role as occupancy grows.

Qualification, experience and knowledge requirements for role:

• Minimum of Diploma of Children’s Services qualification required
• Current First Aid qualification including Anaphylaxis and Asthma
• Knowledge and understanding of National Law, National Regulations, National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework (standard and Victorian), Being belonging & becoming framework and My Time Our Place (if school aged child attend service)
• Proven ability to lead, guide, support, mentor and supervise a team
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use various IT platforms ncluding, but not limited to, QikKids and KindyHub
• Professional presentation always representing the company values and philosophy
• Current First Aid qualification including Anaphylaxis and Asthma
• Current drivers Licence
• Current Police Check less than 6 months old
• Current Working with Children Check (employee)
• To have completed Child Safe accredited Training
• Food Safety Supervisor qualification

Position Objectives:

• To manage the successful day to day operational needs of the Long Day Care Service
• To ensure the provision of a quality Early Education and care service in accordance with the aims, objectives and philosophies of the service and the Area Management Team
• To provide a nurturing and stimulating environments for all children
• To have the ability to supervise, support and evaluate educators, employees and students
• To work with and support educators in the provision and implementation of a high-quality curriculum
• To liaise with other local community organisations whose objectives are compatible with those of the service for continued improvements, guidance and centre improvements
• To offer support, guidance and relevant community services support to families and children
• To have highly developed organisational skills
• To have excellent communication and negotiation skills
• To document continuous improvements and achievements in the Centre Quality Improvement Plan

What we offer:

• Ongoing professional development
• Paid monthly team meetings
• Strong support from our highly experienced Operations and Management team
• Career paths - grow with us

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance
• Salary packaging

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexible hours
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Annual bonus
• Quarterly bonus
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coburg VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)