POSITION OBJECTIVES
• Provide leadership and management to educators and staff regarding all aspects of the operation of the service in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures
• Liaise closely with and provide periodical reports to the Area Manager/ Approved Provider regarding matters relating to the operation of the service
• Support educators and staff with professional training and mentoring to effectively manage the service, whilst providing feedback regarding performance on a regular systematic basis
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree in Early Childhood from a recognised University (as listed on the approved qualification list by ACECQA), or:
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Current Provide an Emergency First Aid response in an Education and
Care Setting qualification
• Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and emergency asthma
management training
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Accredited Child Protection Training
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a experience in a leadership position in an Early Childhood Service
• Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training, team leadership and management of staff.
• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of service’s requirements of the Child Care
Subsidy (CCS) system and ability to perform software application for
compliance
• Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the
Education and Care Services National Law Application Bill 2010 and
Education and Care Services National Regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework
and/or My Time Our Place Framework, Education and Care Services National Law (2010), Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011), Family Assistance Law (Child Care Subsidy 2018)
• Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an early education and care service