Manager Kids' Early Learning - Blacktown City Council

• Rare executive leader position in Early Years Education
• Attractive salary package ($200,000 - $220,000/year) + car
• Fantastic position to lead and shape an Early Childhood organisation

The Organisation

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between

Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54

residential suburbs, and population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different

birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City

Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the

development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the

next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of

more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney's most

dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service

for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and

encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and

people with disabilities.

The Position

Blacktown City Council is seeking an experienced and inspiring Manager Kids' Early Learning to take control of their long day care, preschools, before and after school care (OSHC) and family day care services.

The ideal candidate for this role will need to be familiar with and understand early childhood

education and care (ECEC). However, more important will be your experience and record of

business improvement that produces valued outcomes for customers and a rewarding

experience for staff. As the Manager Kids' Early Learning you will lead the direction of the organisation's childcare business, with a portfolio of 30 childcare centres and a family day care service.

The business has undergone a successful transformation to a teamwork-led, customer

service-focused childcare business with the purpose of inspiring every child to care, share and

learn from one another every day. The organisation has approximately 300 full-time, part-time and casual staff, serving over 1,700 families each and every weekday.

You will be responsible for implementing key strategies with a focus on business improvement

while ensuring that services are delivered in adherence to industry and Council compliance

standards and regulations to the Blacktown City community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-quality strategic programs, systems and operational processes to ensure the successful running of the services
• Ensure reporting requirements are monitored, maintained and completed
• Maintain and develop positive relationships and effective communication with the Council's suppliers
• Develop positive and open professional relationships
• Focus on the increase of business utilisation aligned with the Council 5-year plan
• Manage budget and expenditure within the budget framework
• Ensure all services operate within the centres' policies and procedures along with licensing, legislation and regulations requirements
• Provided effective support, guidance and mentoring to staff members
• Managing and guiding staff with their professional development & their individual goals and performance

Benefits of the Position

• The ability to work autonomously yet gain input from your experienced operational team
• Opportunity to lead and inspire your management team to further improve the quality and culture
• The opportunity to work within a high-quality, transformative organisation with a great reputation for 'building the best' within the local community
• A fantastic work environment
• Great salary package and leaseback vehicle

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications with extensive relevant experience
• The ability to develop and implement a vision for the pro-active and positive development of the organisation
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to stakeholder and customer service
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes within agreed timelines, while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder needs
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Sound business acumen

Desirable:

• An in depth understanding of local government accountability and legislation
• Availability to work flexible working hours

Other position requirements:

• Clearance of National Police Check
• Current driver's licence
• Working with Children Check clearance valid for paid work
• National Personal Insolvency Index check
• Evidence that the person is not on the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's
• (ASIC) banned and disqualified register
• A current historical personal name extracts search of ASIC records

If you wish to apply for this role please do so via the website or email your resume directly to ************@randstad.com.au