Director - Kindy Care

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading education organization in Austria seeks an experienced Early Childhood Teacher or ECEC Director to lead the Kindy Care programs across three sites. This role, contracted from January 19, 2026, to December 11, 2026, is part-time, requiring 16 hours a week mainly from 2 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Thursday. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong educational leadership, knowledge of relevant frameworks, and experience in collaborative teamwork. Above award salary rates are offered, including a retention payment.

Leistungen

Above award salary rates

Early Childhood Worker Retention Payment

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor or Diploma of Early Childhood Education required.
• Strong knowledge of the NQF and EYLF is essential.
• Experience managing rosters and collaborative teamwork is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Kindy Care programs and teams across three sites.
• Mentor educator practices and support staff.
• Work with CEO and DfE staff to maintain high-quality programs.

Kenntnisse

Educational leadership

Knowledge of NQF and EYLF

Family Assistance law knowledge

Experience in managing rosters

Collaborative teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor or Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Jobbeschreibung

Gowrie SA is proud to be partnering with the South Australian Department for Education in a trial of Kindy Care through 2026. Kindy Care offers extended hours of care at Department for Education preschool sites. Working with small groups of mainly 4-year-old children, the program has a relaxation and wellbeing focus. There are two educators at each of the three well-resourced sites.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of trialing a new service type for South Australian families. The Director – Kindy Care is responsible for the leadership of the Kindy Care programs and teams across the three sites at Clarence Park, Magill and Fairview Park. The Director is based at each of the sites on a rotating basis throughout the week to support the staff team and undertake mentoring of educator practice.

The successful applicant will:

• Hold a Bachelor or Diploma of Early Childhood Education
• Provide active educational leadership to Kindy Care teams about the environment, programs, relationships, documentation and support of children and families
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the NQF and EYLF
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Family Assistance law, administering CCS and use of CRM applications
• Have proven experience in managing rosters
• Have a systematic approach to improving practice and outcomes
• Have a proven track record of leading and working within a variety of teams
• Work collaboratively with CEO, DfE staff and Kindy Care teams to maintain high quality children’s programs

What we’re looking for

Gowrie SA is seeking a highly experienced Early Childhood Teacher or Diploma qualified ECEC Director to fill the role of Director – Kindy Care. This position will be contracted 19th January 2026 – 11th December 2026 and is for 16 hours per week, working 2pm-6pm, Mon-Thurs. The position attracts above award salary rates, including an additional 15% above award with the Early Childhood Worker Retention Payment.

If this position sounds like the opportunity, you’ve been waiting for, please mark as confidential and send applications including cover letter addressing the Job and Person Specification, resume and three work-related referees to [e-mail]

Gowrie SA warmly encourages Aboriginal and Zenadth Kes peoples to apply. We also encourage culturally diverse applicants and those from diverse backgrounds.

Applications close Tuesday 6th January 2026.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Have you completed a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?
• Do you have experience preparing work rosters?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?