Assistant Director - St Nicholas Singleton

St Nicholas Early Education; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

mnBenefits program

Remuneration with hourly rate + Allow/

Flexibility to balance work and life

Paid training and career progression

100% green energy facilities

Employer-funded parental leave

50% off childcare fees

Staff referral bonuses

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Nicholas Early Education – Singleton NSW is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to support the Director in management tasks and lead educators toward quality performance. The role is based at the Singleton service and includes responsibility for operations in the director's absence.

The successful applicant will collaborate with the leadership team to ensure high-quality learning experiences and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative procedures, curriculum development and parent/community liaison.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and CCSS subsidy requirements.
• Budget management for an Early Education Centre.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in management tasks and lead educators toward quality performance.
• Oversee operations in the Director's absence and ensure service compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership team to build a strong, growing Centre.

Skills

Administrative procedures

Curriculum development

Parent and community liaison

Staff professional development and培训

WH S legislation

CCSS subsidy knowledge

Budget management

Early Learning Years Framework

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services

Degree in Early Childhood Teaching

Working With Children Check

First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management

Approved child protection training

Job description

Assistant Director - St Nicholas Singleton

St Nicholas Early Education – Singleton NSW

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefitsthat 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 AssistantDirector 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 benefitsincluding;
  • Fitness Passport (T&C's apply),EAP andflu 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 SingletonCentre 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 permanentfull-timebasis, located at our SingletonService.

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

Additional Information

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.