Centre Manager
Organisation
KEYSBOROUGH COMMUNITY CHILDRENS CENTRE INCORPORATED
Closing date
16.03.2023
Primary role
Child Care – Director (Co-ordinator)
Position type
Full-time
Location
Keysborough
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
KCCC is a not for profit community based service providing families with long day care and an integrated 3 & 4 year old Kindergarten program. KCCC has the reputation for providing a happy, warm, safe and caring environment where children develop as individuals and have exposure to a wide range of learning experiences. KCCC include all children and celebrates childhood, we believe all children have abilities and great potential. We believe that early childhood should be a time of security, fun, exploration and discovery.
KCCC's philosophy is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach with a strong focus on nature pedagogy and loose parts play. Our children are encouraged to immerse themselves in play and we are looking for a Centre Manager who is committed to fostering our holistic practices. We were rated as Exceeding the national quality standard in 2020.
All staff are employed under the Professional Community Standards award 2021.
Work Days of the Role
Monday to Friday (Full time)
Hours of Work of the Role
8.5 hours per day
Description
In an endeavour to further our operational excellence, KCCC is seeking a dynamic Centre Manager to lead our organisation in the provision of sector leading early years programs and services. This person has the responsibility for enhancing the individuals and groups in the organisation including children, families, staff, Committee of Management and the community. You will be supported by an established leadership team including Office Manager and Educational Leader.
As Centre Manager you will:
* Report/collaborate to the Committee of Management
* Ensure that the organisation remains financially sustainable
* Meet all compliance obligations
* Support staff to grow their professional skills
* Ensure effective operation of all aspects of the service (supported by the leadership team)
* Comply with KCCC's child safety policies and all policies and procedures
* Support the implementation of the National Quality Standards, Regulations and Laws, Child Safe Standards, WorkSafe procedures.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing an early childhood education service, leading the implementation of high quality education and care and innovative programs for children which reflect the diversity of the local community and families. The next Centre Manager will build upon KCCC's commitment to best practices in early childhood education and care.
You will:
* Hold a Diploma or higher Early Years qualification
* 5+ years experience in leadership
* Certifications include WWCC, police check and current First Aid
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Extensive knowledge of NQS and EYLF
* Proven ability to lead strategy and innovation
* Sound understanding of regulatory compliance and child safety
* Demonstrated practice in finance and budget creation
* Computer literacy in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams and an understanding of management systems such as Xero, Smart Central, Kim's
Qualifications
Diploma in Early Childhood or higher
Requirements
WWCC
Additional Requirements
5+ years experience in the same role.
Industrial Agreement/Award
Other
Contact Name
Kylie Schreck
Email
Application Procedure
Apply via email with cover letter and resume to [email protected]
