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Form of work- Permanent part time roles based at our LiveBetter Preschools in the communities of Spring Hill, Clergate and Nashdale
- Play a key role in services vital to our local communities, leading a team of passionate staff who are committed to providing high quality early childhood education.
LiveBetter Employee Benefits include
- Salary Packaging (increase your take home pay)!
- Access to our 24/7 employee wellbeing app
- Supplementary Parental Leave
- Additional Purchase Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Fitness Passport
- Service & Recognition Awards
- Learning and Development opportunities, with diverse career pathway options
(Eligibility criteria/terms and conditions may apply for some LiveBetter Employee Benefits)
About the Team
Community Support Services support people in regional communities across Eastern Australia to live better lives through education, social and community participation, coaching and capacity building, service coordination and transport services. We support parents, carers, families, children, people with disability, aged people, transport disadvantaged, and small regional communities.
LiveBetter’s Child and Family Services team provides diverse support across our organisation, with a primary focus on providing children and their families’ opportunities to overcome obstacles to participate within their communities. The key projects undertaken by Child and Family Services include Preschools, Long Day Care Out of School Care and Early Intervention programs.
About the Role
LiveBetter Preschools have a reputation for empowering their communities and for providing supportive, inclusive, and positive learning environments. The role will oversee the operations of the service and lead, guide and support a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children. This includes:
- Taking on all duties and responsibilities of the Nominated Supervisor and to be the Educational Leader of the service
- Developing relationships that support and partner with families and the community
- Ensuring the service is compliant with the Education and Care Services national law and regulations and other relevant legislation
- Ensuring that the policies of the organisation are implemented
- Ensuring the organisation's Quality Improvement Plan is implemented and that the organisation works towards exceeding the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care
- Ensuring that the service and staff acts on the organisation's commitment to continuous improvement wherever possible
Opportunities will be present in the communities of Spring Hill, Clergate and Nashdale, with flexible options available which could include working anywhere from 1 day per week or up to 5 days per week – you decide!
Our current needs across our new sites will be:
- Spring Hill: Mondays 8.15am – 4.30pm
- Clergate: Tuesdays and Wednesday 8.45am – 3.30pm
- Nashdale: Thursdays and Fridays 8.15am – 4.30pm
What LiveBetter needs from you
We would love to hear from you if you are a professional and caring person who is prepared to embrace our values of Integrity, Respect, Cooperation, Empowerment and Excellence in your day-to-day work life. You will also be required to have the below:
Qualifications/Licences
- Bachelor of Education – Early Childhood, or equivalent.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Current Statement of Attainment for the course ‘Identify and Respond to Children and your People at Risk of Harm CHCPRTO25
- Current Australian Driver Licence.
- Evidence of Early Childhood Teacher accreditation with NESA
Essential
- Ability to ensure the service is compliant with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and other relevant legislation.
- Ability to meet the requirements of the Nominated Supervisor.
- Proven ability implementing the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards in practice, along with developing and implementing a play based curriculum.
- Ability to ensure the service’s Quality Improvement Plan is implemented and that the centre has a commitment to continuous improvement wherever possible.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including Child Protection and WH&S and ensuring compliance with LiveBetter policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage day to day operations of the centre including administrative/financial, mentoring, coaching and leading staff.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills allowing you to build and maintain relationships with children, staff, families and the community.
Desirable
- Previous experience in the role of Director of an early childhood centre.
For detailed information about this role please refer to the position description on our website (SEEK candidates click apply and you will be directed to our website).
You will also be required to undertake and pass a National Criminal History Check, NSW Working with Children Check and pre-employment health & wellness check including drug and alcohol screening.
How to Apply
To apply for this role you must provide as part of the online application process:
- A cover letter that addresses each of the above-mentioned selection criteria; AND
- An up-to-date copy of your resume.
Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 14th April 2024
Enquiries: Jenny Nalder, Head of Childhood Education & Development: 0428 620 ***
LiveBetter is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
About LiveBetter
LiveBetter Community Services are one of the largest regionally based providers of community services in Eastern Australia. We strive to enable the people of regional Australia to live their best lives.
For further info about us and to see for yourself the great things that we do, you can visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/livebettercommunityservices/
https://www.facebook.com/LiveBetterAustralia/
https://livebetter.org.au/
