Centre Director/Service Manager

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Lady Gowrie QLD is a leader in ECEC, sponsoring a range of Early Childhood Education and Care services. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a strong heritage in early childhood education in Queensland and Australia. We value excellence, inclusion, engagement and integrity in our work with children, families and communities and supporting a professional and capable staff team.

About the Service

At Lady Gowrie Child Centres, we prioritise flexibility, professionalism, and collaboration, alongside a strong commitment to continuous professional development. We believe that fostering positive, inclusive, and responsive relationships with children, families, and the broader community is essential. As a community-based service, we operate from 7:30 am to 5:45 pm, Monday through Friday.

About the role

A rare opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Early Childhood professional to join our team at at one of our Spring Hill Child Centres in January 2025. We are seeking a Centre Director/Service Manager for a full-time role (with RDO), supported by a Service Administrator and our Central Support Office.

What we can offer you

Join a leading not-for-profit organisation in Early Childhood and enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• 10% above award wages and new WRT Grant and salary packaging opportunities
• An Annual Wellbeing Day and Service Anniversary Day (in addition to your leave entitlements)
• Rostered day off for full-time employees
• Fully funded Blue Card and First Aid/CPR training, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification
• Discounted childcare fees for permanent employees
• Ongoing professional development and support from an experienced leadership team
• Subsidised city parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs to support staff wellbeing

The ideal candidates will possess

• Previous experience in a Centre Director or Service Manager role
• A Diploma or Bachelor’s qualification in Early Childhood Education (or currently working towards one)
• A current Blue Card and up-to-date First Aid/CPR certification, including asthma and anaphylaxis
• A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, Early Childhood Education and Care Legislation, and the Assessment and Rating process
• Experience in creating engaging educational programs that promote children's learning and development
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with children, families, and colleagues
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline
• Demonstrated leadership, including mentoring staff and collaborating with colleagues in the ECEC sector
• A commitment to continuous professional learning and personal growth.

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Lady Gowrie Qld is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workforce and warmly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We appreciate all applications, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Your application will include the following questions:

Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have professional child care experience? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a service manager? How many years of people management experience do you have? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?

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