Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) is a not-for-profit community owned health, human services and education organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Ipswich and west Moreton region. We provide primary, allied and specialist health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Kambu Health practices a holistic and preventative approach to health, complemented with long-term healthy lifestyle change programs and services. Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and they set the direction for our service. When you join us, you will find a welcoming and caring community created by professional, down-to-earth individuals who are passionate about our mission.Kambu Health provides services that are outside of the health scope including youth mentoring, child protection and wellbeing services, children and family centre and long day care.OUR VISION"To improve the Health and Wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Ipswich and west Moreton region."Kambu Health ValuesCommunityQualityRespectAccountabilityConfidentialityAbout the RoleThe Assistant Director supports the Centre Director in the overall leadership of the Centre. The Assistant Director is a senior Educator who will extend their knowledge, expertise, and network of relationships with children, families, and educators. The Assistant Director, in collaboration with the Director, and Kambu Health's policies, procedures and strategic direction, will assist with team development ensuring high-quality education and care services are delivered.Within this role, you will also be required to:Support the Director in daily operations and assume overall management in Director's absence.Adhere to Kambu Health policies, procedures, standards, and Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics.Ensure business continuity of a high-quality and safe education and care service.Ensure that high-quality early learning programs are designed and delivered.Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, Educators, the local business community, and all other stakeholders.About youHold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care/Children's Services.Current First Aid and CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates.A current Blue Card.Current C Class Driver's License (QLD).Exhibit an extensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Development Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS), and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.Showcase the ability to lead and mentor a team of dedicated early childhood professionals.Demonstrate the ability to incorporate critical thinking and reflective practice into daily operations.What can we offer?Kambu Health embraces equal employment opportunities and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Benefits we offer to our employees:Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%.Four (4) weeks annual leave.Annual Christmas closure for all Kambu Health employees, with an additional two (2) gifted annual leave days.Non-Taxable Fringe Benefits salary packaging options amounting to $15,886 per annum.Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Opportunities for both internal and external career growth, including professional development and networking events.Flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs.Opportunities to attend community and staff events throughout the year.We strive to create an inclusive and supportive workplace environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our mission of serving the community's health needs.ApplicationsSubmit your resume and a one (1) page cover letter addressing your motivation for applying and the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources via email at ****** application will include the following questions:Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Director?How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)?Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
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