Director Galston Early Learning

An exciting opportunity to lead and mentor the team at Uniting Galston Early Learning on a maternity leave contract till February 2025!

• Salary between $36.50/hr - $53/hr (depending on quals and experience) + RDO's + Director's Allowance + Super + Salary packaging
• Full time Maternity Leave contract till February 2025
• Located in Galston

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Director (Nominated Supervisor) to join the team on a full time contract starting in June 2024 till February 2025.

What do I need to succeed:

• Must have ACECQA assessed ECT Bachelor Degree qualification in Early Childhood Education
• Excellent knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and teaching pedagogy
• Previous experience in a leadership role as Centre Director is highly desirable
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of governance principles and able to model best practice
• Able to establish, foster and nurture collaborative partnerships with families and our local communities

What we offer you

• Maximum allowable salary packaging up to $15,900 per year + $2,650 meal and entertainment card!
• $500 referral bonus
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Corporate discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Ongoing training & development, mentoring and career progression

About the Service

At Uniting Galston Early Learning Centre, we support families with education and care for their children, including a preschool program. We are open long hours for children from birth to five years. This service is approved for 40 children and operating hours are from 7:15am to 6:15pm.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check (prior to commencement of position)
• Current First Aid Certificate (prior to commencement of position)
• Working Rights Check
• Reference Checks

Uniting is a safeguarding organisation, promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all people we serve, including children, young people, seniors and people with Disability. We are a Child Safe Organisation and commit to respecting children and taking action to keep children safe.

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.