Centre Director

Children First Early Education; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary + super + weekly pay

Wage grant increases on top of base

75% childcare fee discount

Professional development & leadership

Free annual health & safety trainings

Brand discounts across retailers

Novated vehicle leasing

Room budgets & learning environments

Résumé du poste

Children First Early Education Mernda seeks a visionary Centre Director to lead operations and governance within a thriving early learning centre in Mernda, VIC. The role focuses on providing strategic leadership and ensuring high-quality teaching standards.

You will manage day-to-day operations, guide staff, oversee rosters and budgets, and build strong relationships with families and the local community while driving pedagogical excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children's Services or Early Childhood Degree approved by ACECQA.
• Experience as a Centre Director in an early childhood setting.
• Current WWCC, first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
• Extensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS), and QIP.

Responsabilités

• Manage the day to day operations of the Centre in line with legislative requirements, company policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to all staff.
• Ensure quality early learning programs are delivered by a passionate team of Educators.
• Manage staffing rosters efficiently.
• Effectively manage the financial requirements of the centre in line with budget guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, families, children and the local business community.

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Relationship building

Formation

Diploma in Children's Services / ECE Degree

Description du poste

Children First Early Education – Mernda VIC

Children First Early Education Mernda is not just a childcare centre, it is a beacon of innovation and possibility! We are seeking a visionary Centre Director to lead the charge as we chart our course to even greater heights!

This is a rare & exciting opportunity for you to create your own internal management structure with a non contact Assistant Director and Educational leader to provide exceeding governance within the centre!

What we can offer you

• An exceptional salary + super + paid weekly!
• ECEC grant wage increase on top of a competitive base rate!
• 75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees!
• Paid professional development and leadership programs.
• Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.
• Free annual child protection training.
• Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!
• Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay!
• Generous budgets to be utilised for your rooms and experiences.
• A purpose built centre to help make your own.
• Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.
• Progression opportunities with fast growing company.
• Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.

About your new role

• Manage the day to day operations of the Centre in line with legislative requirements, company policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to all staff.
• Ensure quality early learning programs are delivered by a passionate team of Educators.
• Manage staffing rosters efficiently.
• Effectively manage the financial requirements of the centre in line with budget guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, families, children and the local business community.

A little about you

• A Diploma in Children's Services or Early Childhood Degreeas approved by ACECQA.
• Experience as a Centre Director in an early childhood setting.
• Current WWCC, first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
• Extensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Development Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS), and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).