Address- Join our collaborative team in this hands-on leadership role
- Permanent full-time role
- Competitive Salary, $90,378 – $100,241 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Based in Camperdown, Victoria
At Corangamite Shire Council we are looking for a dynamic and collaborative leader with a passion for delivering exceptional early years services. This role requires a skilled individual capable of coordinating staff, programs, policies, and resources effectively. Join us in making a meaningful impact on early childhood education and care in our community.
What you will do:
Responsible for leading and mentoring our Kindergarten Educators and Nominated Supervisors. Your role will involve:
- Mentoring and Support: Guiding staff to enhance their skills and service quality.
- Engagement: Fostering strong relationships with families and the community.
- Development: Elevating educator capacity and service standards in line with Council, State, and Commonwealth guidelines and regulations.
You will ensure compliance with ACECQA, DET requirements, Child Safe Standards, Reportable Conduct Scheme, MARAM, NQF, EYLF, and VEYLDF. Collaboration is a focus of this role, working closely with the Coordinator Family Day Care and Child Care and the Coordinator Compliance as #oneteam to ensure seamless service delivery, supporting the well-being and growth of children, families, and communities across the Shire.
“Working at Corangamite Shire allows for a supportive work-life balance alongside friendly people passionate about our community.”
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary + Super
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options
- Study assistance available incl. paid study leave
- Ability to purchase extra leave
- Paid parental leave
- Access to corporate benefits
What you can bring:
- Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in early childhood education and care
- A current VIT card
- A strong understanding of relevant policy, frameworks, reforms, procedures and guidelines used within Early Childhood Education and Care and associated government regulations, precedents and guidelines involved.
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and capacity to problem solve.
- Ability to develop and effectively monitor budgets, undertake financial modelling to inform service planning and contribute to Councils annual budget process.
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of teamwork, integrity, and respect
How to Apply:
- Download a position description from our website at https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Employment
- Write a cover letter, addressing each of the selection criteria on page 10 of the position description
- Upload your cover letter and Resume to our website using the apply now button
- For any enquiries, please call Katie Hearn, Manager Community Services, on (03) 5593 7*** or email **@corangamite.vic.gov.au
Applications close 5.00 pm Sunday 30 June 2024
Applications will only be accepted on our website. Applications made via Seek will not be reviewed or considered.
