Service Manager (Centre Director)

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Service Manager (Childcare Director) to be part of Sandgate Kids Long standing community long day care centre at Sandgate. 

Sandgate Kids are a not-for-profit long standing community led organisation that encompasses two Early Education Centres and a C&K affiliated Kindergarten. We pride ourselves on being a supportive organisation committed to our values of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, respect, integrity, and safety. 

Our 53 place centre is open Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6pm for children aged 0 to 5 years, and is focused on providing a physically safe and emotionally secure setting. Children can explore and experiment with a variety of materials and experiences, in a supporting, confidence-building atmosphere

The Service Manager is a vital part of creating a supportive and experienced management team that promotes a warm and welcoming environment. 

What are we looking for?

• Experience as a Service Manager (Childcare Centre Director)
• A Bachelor of Early Childhood / Advanced Diploma of Children's Services / Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• First class knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, the National Quality Framework and The Education and Care Services National Regulations
• A current Working with Children Check
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
• Strong leadership skills including exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in the Assessment and Rating process and exhibited skills in preparing and maintaining Quality Improvement Plan
• A sound knowledge of the Child Care Subsidy scheme
• A passion for quality education and quality care for children
• Working knowledge of Kidsoft
• Knowledge on the Child Safe Standards and Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting legislation

Key priorities of your role will be to:

• Manage the day to day operations of the centre in line with company policies, procedures, values and philosophy
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to all staff
• Manage rosters and wages
• Ensure the centre is compliant with all State Legislation and National Quality Standards
• Recruit, induct and support new team members
• Manage the budget of the centre
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at a high level at all times
• Foster harmonious relationships with children, parents, management and team members.

All applications must include a full resume and covering letter. Only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.

For further information about the role please contact our Business Manager Heidi **@sandgatekids.com.au 

If you want to be part of a wonderful long standing community centre with great educators we welcome you to apply for this position.