AddressOur Company
At Industry Graduates, we pride ourselves on doing things differently!
We know that one of the keys to success, especially in the ECEC sector, is the ability to apply learning in the workplace. We offer professional development by providing Industry Expert workplace coaching and mentoring. We work with our Industry Partners to provide their staff with Industry leading and endorsed training through a professional development pathway.
We value our People, Our Learners and our Industry Partners and are passionate about making a difference. We are looking for an "Early Childhood Education and Care Mentor and Development Coach” to join our team of highly engaged and motivated Industry Professionals.
If you are looking for a change and want to do it differently too, then please keep reading…...
About the Opportunity:
This position is a Development Coach based in Canberra with some regional travel.
The role of a "Mentor and Development Coach” is to work with our Early Childhood Education and Care employer partners. Not only will you be part of our fabulous Industry Graduates team, but you will also form part of the employer's internal learning academy, working to achieve the career professional development goals of educators and the employer. This means you will immerse yourself in the culture of the organisation, become part of the team and see first-hand the benefit your role modelling, coaching and development is contributing to the service.
About the role:
- Ensuring best practice operational policy and procedural services are always implemented and assessed against the national quality framework.
- Delivering a comprehensive L&D program for all Early Childhood Service employees that is consistent with their career pathway.
- Management of trainee educator experience and development.
- Provide on the job mentoring during client workplace visits
- Work alongside leaders to ensure all educators achieve development goals.
- Communicate and develop cooperative relationships with all leaders, ensuring the training and development programs are consistent with operational objectives.
- You will be enrolled and supported through a Leadership and Management qualification pathway to enhance your workplace coaching skills (If you do not already hold these qualifications)
- A Certificate IV Training and Assessment Qualification is desirable, however applicants studying towards this qualification or those prepared to enrol and complete are encouraged to apply
About the Individual:
- Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Education professional with strong industry experience.
- Passion for developing and mentoring others
- Demonstrated high-level attention to detail, customer engagement, communication and negotiation skills.
- Require a working vehicle and license
About the Benefits and Culture:
- Attractive remuneration package + super, commensurate with experience
- On the job professional and personal development, which will include a leadership and management qualification pathway
- 1 on 1 Coaching and Mentoring
- Career progression
- Reward and recognition linked to KPI’s tracked and celebrated monthly as well as the opportunity to qualify for the End of Financial Year Global Trip
If this has sparked your interest and you want to hear more, apply now and one of our experts will be in contact with you soon.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have your Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care?
- Do you have a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment?
- How many years of professional childcare experience do you have?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
