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Form of work- Receive generous salary packaging benefits + 11% super contribution
- 3 days additional leave over Christmas and New Year
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements + work across our Kids First Child & Family Centres; on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Bunurong and Taungurung People
Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want to be a clinical leader and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.
Your new role
Nurture your career, providing clinical leadership and oversight to our Early Years Education Program - Kindergarten Model (EYEP-KM™) and the delivery of the School Readiness Program
- Lead and embed the EYEP-KM™ across Kids First Child & Family centres and its expansion across the universal Early Childhood setting.
- Coach and mentor, the Early Years leaders and staff to ensure high quality application of the practice principles underpinning the EYEP-KM™.
- Lead the School Readiness program, supporting the School Readiness Training Consultant to deliver a vibrant and successful program; inclusive of where necessary delivering services.
- Monitor the effectiveness of the EYEP-KM™ implementation and School Readiness Menu, reporting on the successes/constraints.
About you
- Bachelor of Education, Social Work, Psychology, Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of child development and capabilities in planning, implementing, and evaluating a quality Early Childhood program.
- Detailed knowledge of how trauma/traumatic experiences can affect the developing brain and impact on a child's learning, behaviour and relationships.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Australian Education and Care Quality Authority and associated sector frameworks.
- Proven experience supporting, guiding, and mentoring staff e.g., coaching, consultation, reflective practice or facilitating group supervision.
How we reward you
- An organisation that truly lives its values.
- Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this.
- Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
- Accrue leave faster when you register with our Rostered Day Off agreement (applicable to full time status).
- It's important to spend time with family and friends at Christmas, which is why you get 3 additional leave days.
- Purchased leave and portable long service leave options.
- Access our Staff Wellbeing Program.
Don't delay, apply now!
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6565127
For inquiries about the position connect with, Jodi Spratling, General Manager Early Childhood Education & Care via **********@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au
Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.
Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).
Applications close 07 April 2024
