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SalaryAbout us
The Mike Reynolds Early Childhood Centre is a community-based, not-for-profit centre overseen by a management committee and is located in beautiful tropical Townsville, North Queensland.
Established in 1993, we are a long day care facility including a purpose-
built Kindergarten. We cater for up to 71 beautiful children each day, aged from 3 months - 5 years old and strive to provide the best quality of care and education for our children, staff and families.
Our sense of community and trust is second-to-none with the Centre being run by a parent committee, an appointed Director and Administrator.
Our team of dedicated volunteers are focused on keeping staff happy, supported and catered for, and our strong bond is displayed by the length of time our Educators remain at the Centre – some have been with us since our establishment in 1993!
We are currently recruiting for a passionate Centre Director to Lead our beautiful team.
Tasks & responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations, including staffing, scheduling, and budget management, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the centre.
- Provide strong leadership to the team, setting clear goals and objectives to ensure the highest standards of care and education are maintained.
- Maintain a high level of occupancy and continuously promote the centre through conducting tours and maintaining regular touch points with families.
- Foster strong relationships with families, staff, and the wider community, promoting open communication and collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
Qualifications & experience
- Degree OR Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Federal Police Clearance
- COVID and Influenza vaccinations
- Child Protection Training (or ability to acquire upon commencement)
- Food Handling Certificate (or ability to acquire upon commencement)
Benefits
- Positive and inclusive work culture with supportive management committee
- Flexibility - We offer all our employees a 9 day fortnight and flexible working hours where possible
- Salary is competitive to reflect qualifications and experience
- Work for a highly respected community-based, not-for-profit centre located a 1 minute walk to the beach!
If you would like to work for work for the most progressive, inclusive and community-spirited long day care centre in North Queensland, and help our children grow, learn and thrive under the shelter of our tropical yard, please Apply Now on Seek!
