Assistant Director - St Nicholas Singleton

St Nicholas Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

mnBenefits

Remuneration

Flexible work

Growth pathways

Modern facilities

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

EAP

Childcare discount

Staff referrals

Job summary

St Nicholas Early Education in Singleton is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Director in management tasks and to lead educators toward quality performance across the centre. This permanent full-time role is based at the Singleton Service and offers opportunities to shape the service in a growing community.

The successful applicant will manage operations in the Director's absence, collaborate with the leadership team, and demonstrate initiative, maturity and leadership to build a

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative procedures, curriculum development and parent/community liaison.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and CCSS submission requirements.
• Ability to support ELY Framework integration with centre curriculum.
• Experience budgeting for an Early Education Centre.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Director with management tasks.
• Lead educators towards quality performance across the centre.
• Manage operations in the Director's absence and oversee service delivery.

Skills

Administrative procedures

Curriculum development

Parent and community liaison

Staff professional development

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services or Degree in Early Childhood Teaching

Working With Children Check

First Aid / Anaphylaxis & Asthma training

Child protection training certificate

Tools

CCSS software compliance

Job description

The Benefits

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:

• mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
• Remuneration: $44.39 - $57.87 (Depending on qualification) + Worker Retention Allowance + Super (ECT Assistant Director Allowance - $2.50 per hour)
• Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
• Growth: Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
• Facilities: State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
• Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;
  • Fitness Passport (T&C's apply), EAP and flu injections
  • 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
  • $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

The Role

St Nicholas Early Education supports and partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the skills to flourish at home, in care and in communities.

The Assistant Director will assist and support the Director in management tasks and lead educators towards quality performance in all aspects at St Nicholas. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for the Operation and Management of the St Nicholas service in the absence of the Director.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Educator to showcase their expertise in the Early Childhood profession. The successful applicant will play a key role in the success of our Singleton Centre and will be able to collaborate with the St Nicholas leadership team. They will also possess the initiative, maturity, and leadership skills required to build a team and service in a growing community.

This role is being offered on a permanent full-time basis, located at our Singleton Service.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training
• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of services requirements of the CCSS (childcare subsidy system) and ability to perform software application for compliance
• Demonstrated ability to successfully support the Early Learning Years Framework with the centre curriculum
• Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an Early Education Centre

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Children’s Services or Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as identified by Australian Children’s Education and care Authority
• Working With Children Check verification number
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• Approved child protection training certificate

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.