Children’s Program Director/Manager

Posted by Lady Gowrie Child Centre (Melb) Inc (Gowrie Victoria) on 10 May 2019

Organisation Lady Gowrie Child Centre (Melb) Inc (Gowrie Victoria)
Closing date 26.05.2019
Primary role Child Care – Director (Co-ordinator)
Position type Full-time
Location Docklands
State VIC
About the Centre/Service Gowrie Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation, established in 1939, committed to our purpose to champion good early childhood education and care. Due to recent staff changes a unique opportunity has presented itself for an experienced Children’s Program Director/Manager to lead our 150 place service at Docklands.
Description The Role The Children’s Program Director/Manager will lead and inspire our team of educators and support staff to deliver a high quality education and care program for the children and families at Docklands. The successful candidate will:
  • Lead the overall operation of the program, and inspire the team through their own learning journey
  • Develop strong relationships with families and the local community to ensure the program is meeting their needs
  • Assume all responsibilities of the Nominated Supervisor, and ensure compliance with all NQF requirements and internal policies and procedures
  • Contribute to the wider organisation by continuously improving practice through collaboration, reflection and working with the leadership team.
What’s On Offer Gowrie Victoria offers a unique and engaging working environment:
  • We offer market competitive remuneration; targeted, holistic professional learning; 15 days personal leave; organisational conferences; and social events
  • We actively work with universities and other partners to further research for the sector
  • We operate innovative team structures which allows teams' flexible time off the floor for planning, excursions and communities of practice
  • We recognise and value the importance of creating a supportive environment and strong, healthy relationships
  • We offer coaching and support from our passionate and experienced leaders and executive team.
Qualifications Skills and Experience The successful candidate will hold a Diploma (minimum) in ECEC or equivalent and have:
  • Significant experience and demonstrated capacity to lead, inspire and mentor a large and diverse team
  • Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong partnerships with children and their families, educators, Government agencies and the broader community
  • Extensive knowledge and application of the NQF and approved frameworks through an emergent play based curriculum
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver inclusive programs that are respectful of diversity and accommodate additional needs
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a broader leadership team to support the realisation of Gowrie Victoria’s purpose and values.
  • Proven ability to be a reflective leader and practitioner.
How to Apply Does this sound like you? For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Nicole Pilsworth, Manager Early Learning on phone 0421 650 200 or email [email protected] with a one page cover letter and succinct resume. To be eligible for employment you must have appropriate Australian or New Zealand work rights. Gowrie Victoria is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. Appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory Working with Children Check.
Industrial Agreement/Award Children’s Services Award 2010

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Nicole Pilsworth
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