AddressAn exciting career opportunity has become available within a dynamic Early Learning Services team of Georges River Council.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations, Early Learning Services to join the operations of Georges River Council. This role will oversee and support the operations and compliance of our centres and will be primarily based in Beverly Hills.
We are seeking an individual who fosters our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and who is a team player and takes pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
What We Offer
- Permanent, Full-time role - 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $111,220.76 - $128,863.29 per annum plus 11% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
- Car Allowance
- 9-day fortnight based on operational requirements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- 2 days Health and Wellbeing paid leave
- Additional 3 days leave over the Christmas period
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging Options
- Sponsored Study Program
- Employee Rewards Program
- Ongoing Education and Resources
About The Role
As the Head of Operations, Early Learning Services, this position oversees the operations of Council Early Learning Services. This role will lead, guide and support the teams to provide high quality early childhood education and care to the community. In addition, the Head of Operations supports the Manager Community and Early Services and may take on their duties as required.
The focus of the Head of OperationsEarly Learning Services is ensuring services are compliant with the Education and Care Services National Law 2010, Regulations 2011, and other legislation, alongside the implementation of the service’s Self Assessment tool.
This role will lead the organisation towards exceeding the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, and the Early Years Learning Framework for Early Education and Care as well as implementing Georges River Council’s Children’s Services Strategic Plan.
The successful candidate will have
- Relevant University Qualification or TAFE Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
- Current Working With Children Check
- Child Protection, First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates.
- Current Class C NSW Driver’s Licence
- Understanding of and ability to work within the parameters of the Education and Care National Regulations 2011.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement Early Years Learning Framework National Quality Framework.
- Demonstrated experience working in Early Childhood settings.
- Proven ability to lead a team in the provision of a quality service.
- Demonstrated skills that will enable successful staff supervision.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to relate to people at all levels within an organisation.
- Proven ability to organise and implement programs.
- Proficient in computer skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of other languages.
- Food Handling and Preparation Training or Certification.
- Experience as Nominated or Responsible Person of an early childhood education and care service.
- Experience as an Educational Leader, Practicum Advisor or Staff Trainer in an early childhood education and care service.
If you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.
Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Jodi Tweed, Manager Community and Early Learning Services on 0422 000 ***.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 at 11.59 PM AEST
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.
