Centre Director – Unit 2

CENTRE DIRECTOR – UNIT 2

Full-time 35 hours per week

1 x 12 month maternity leave

Reference Number:  2021.073 (Re-advertised)

1 x permanent position

Reference Number:  2022.131
 

Salary from $85,565 – $94,448 p.a. plus superannuation

Our Vision:  Through partnerships, all children and families have access to educational opportunities that strengthen knowledge, ability and resilience for future success

Our Mission:  We are committed and passionate leaders engaged in best practice to foster, support and inspire life-long learning.

As the largest not-for-profit provider in the Fairfield City Local Government Area, Fairfield City Council’s Children and Family Services Division provides a variety of high quality programs to the community, including long day care, preschool, family day care, supported playgroups and early intervention services.  

We are seeking to appoint a passionate Centre Director who is excited by educational leadership and thrives on evidenced based practice.  As the Nominated Supervisor of the service, the Centre Director will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the service, whilst leading and mentoring a dynamic and diverse team of skilled educators.  As the Educational Leader of the service, a great deal of importance is placed on guiding the team in their planning, critical reflection, and supporting the team in their pedagogy and practice.

The Children and Family Services Division is strongly committed to providing opportunities for professional development including;

• a leadership program for directors
• Study support including study leave and reimbursement 
• Strong networking opportunities and support
• Secondment opportunities for skill development and excellent career progression opportunities across service types, and different roles.
• Ongoing support, advice and information on the sector and curriculum
• Strong professional development culture with focus on your personal and professional development

Other benefits include;

• Salary sacrifice child care
• Job security and stability
• Access to Council’s Employee Assistance Program
• Support from Centralise administration team
• Teacher Accreditation support provided with NESA approved and trained supervisors
• Discounted access to Council’s Leisure Centres
• 2 Health & Wellbeing Days annually
• Generous budgets for resources and PD
• Recognition and incentive programs for exceeding performance
• Paid First Aid refresher courses
• Accumulative sick leave (15 days per year)

Qualification Requirements

1. Recognised university qualification in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA.
2. Registration with NESA as an accredited early childhood teacher
3. Must be able to meet the minimum prescribed requirements of a Nominated Supervisor as per the Education and Care Services National Regulations
4. Must hold a current Working with Children Check number (under the new WWCC system)
5. Must undertake a National Police Check

Role Expectations

• Considerable experience within an early childhood setting, particularly as an early childhood teacher and a minimum 2 years working as a Centre Director.
• Proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated financial management skills, and demonstrated judgement and problem solving skills
• Sound understanding of early childhood theory and curriculum planning for children aged 0-5 years, and demonstrated ability to engage in reflective practice and action research
• Comprehensive understanding and practical implementation of the National Quality Framework  (NQF), the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Child Protection legislation and their implications on practice
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practice

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 11 September 2022

Please contact us at cfs@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or on 9725 0393 if you have any questions regarding the position.