Child Care Director

Early Childhood Director

About the job;

Yawarra Community & Child Care Centre is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Organisation (ACCO) committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences to children aged 2-5. Located in Bidwill, our service is designed to cultivate a nurturing, Culturally Safe atmosphere, fostering children’s development, creativity and social skills.

As the Director of Yawarra Community & Child Care Centre, you will hold a pivotal role in shaping the Cultural & educational journey of our young learners. Your responsibility will include leading a team of dedicated educators, collaborating closely with families and the local community and ensuring high-quality care and education in alignment with our philosophy and values. 

Your work will include;

•          Overseeing all operations of the service, including the ability to develop a budget in consultation with the Management Committee

•          Leading, guiding and supporting a team which provides quality education and care to all children

•          Developing positive and collaborative relationships that support children, their families and the community

•          Ensuring a high-quality learning program is implemented for individuals and groups of children

•          Leading the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the service

•          Ensuring the service maintains Quality Assurance accreditation

•          Providing and maintaining a safe and supportive work environment that is inclusive of all staff

•          Continuously fostering a good relationship with the local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community

•          Working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do

•          Helping to shape the next generation

Who we are looking for;

•          ACECQA assessed Early Childhood Teachers, Bachelor degree qualifications or working towards 

             NESA accreditation

•          Previous experience in a leadership role as Centre Director

•          Excellent leadership, mentoring and communication skills

•          Ability to establish, foster and nurture collaborative partnerships with families, our local community and other ACCO’s. 

•          Excellent knowledge of the NQS, EYLF

•          Experience in the quality assessment process

•          Current first aid & CPR certificate or willingness to obtain one

•          Demonstrated understanding of governance principles and ability to model best practice

Benefits & Culture

•          Access professional development opportunities to advance your career

•          Thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture

•          We care about your work life balance, access to personal leave, RDO and flexible work times

•          Stability and security- work for an organisation that has been operating for over 40 years, delivering 

             high quality education & care

•          Package- $45.00 to $53.00 per hour + 11% Superannuation, + RDO’s. Salary will be based on skills and experience

•          Hours of work: Full-time, 38 hours per week. Applicants must be able to work a range of shifts from 7.30 am to 5.00 pm

Applications close Friday 1st March at 12.00pm. For further information or to apply, please email your resume and cover letter to ***************@iinet.net.au