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SalaryDo you possess the ability to supervise, oversee and administer program services? Are you able to liaise with community, contractors, staff, management and stakeholders on issues relevant to program operations and service plans? If yes, we want to hear from you!
Who are we?
- We are passionate about empowering our communities, we want to make a difference and as a team we work together with a strategy of ‘Two Ways - One Outcome’.
- Our goal is to foster quality living, and develop sustainable communities with strong local involvement and employment.
- We want proud communities, strong communities, and connected communities!
More about us?
Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) is a local government authority covering an area over 282,000 Sq. kilometres. CDRC builds sustainable communities through traditional local government services such as waste management, road repair and upgrades, and community services (Community Safety, Children’s Services; Youth, Sport and Recreation, Aged Care) in 12 communities to the North of Alice Springs: Lajamanu, Ti Tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala and Yuendumu. The Central Desert area is considered remote and disadvantaged and over 80% of the population is Aboriginal.
The Role
The Child Care Centre Manager, Children’s Services is responsible for supporting and leading early childhood learning and development within the Child Care centre in accordance with the National Quality Framework and Standards, and Council’s strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures, relevant legislation and funding requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the development, delivery, quality assurance and evaluation of culturally responsive early childhood educational programs and practices that are aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework and in accordance with the National Quality Standards for Children’s Services.
- Supervise, coach and mentor the team and drive team practices to deliver quality services.
- Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures, including incident responses, in the delivery of all aspects of the service.
- Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements including statutory requirements, financial, human resource, funding, and contract management.
- Manage the implementation, maintenance and evaluation of a professional development strategy for the centre’s team of Early Childhood Educators and Support Officers.
- Manage the recruitment, induction and training of all centre employees. .
- Foster strong, culturally responsive and sustainable local Aboriginal community partnerships and collaborations.
- Provide regular and clear outcome based progress reporting to the Regional Manager, Children’s Services and Libraries.
- Lead an effective and proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture.
- Any other reasonable duties within level delegated by the Regional Manager, Children’s Services and Libraries.
What’s on offer?
- Fast growing career
- Generous base salary (Level 9 : Base Salary: $106,498.13 / Package $120,599.92)
- 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year
- 12 public holiday days per year
- 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day
- 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's
- 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year
- 17.5% leave loading
- 12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL)
- and much more!
Living in the Community:
- Remote allowance of $3,000 per annum;
- Remote allowance tax deduction;
- Subsided accommodation as from $40.00 per week plus utilities;
- 8.00 am - 4.36 pm job impacting lives;
- Flexibility to live your life;
We offer an excellent work/life balance giving you the opportunity to explore this iconic region.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please click on Apply Now or visit https://www.centraldesert.nt.gov.au/careers/127 and follow the process.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. To view all current jobs at Central Desert Regional Council, please visit our Careers page.
Please note:
Applications submitted by other methods will not be considered.
Position open until filled.
