Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training) Full time Join Us as the Director of Long Day Care at Catholic Early EdCare!
Are you an enthusiastic leader eager to shape the future of early education?
Do you thrive on developing dedicated teams and fostering nurturing environments where children can flourish?
If so, we invite you to apply for this transformative role!
Location: South Brisbane Opportunity: Lead a New Service within Our Growing Organisation In this exciting position, you will lead a dedicated team of up to 100 professionals, ensuring we provide a safe, loving, and enriching environment for children and their families.
As the Director, your leadership will not only shape our new service but also make a lasting impact on the community.
Key Responsibilities: Cultivate a Safety-First Culture: Lead by example, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health regulations.
Deliver High-Quality Educational Practice: Foster meaningful relationships while developing engaging programs tailored to children's needs.
Create an Inspiring Team Experience: Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional growth through effective mentoring.
Ensure Operational Excellence: Manage finances, staffing, and service operations to maintain a high standard of care.
Who You Are: You are an inspiring leader with a bachelor's in early childhood education (or equivalent) and extensive management experience in education and care services.
Your effective communication skills, commitment to child welfare, and ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and stakeholders will set you apart.
Why Join Us?
At Catholic Early EdCare, we envision a world where every child reaches their fullest potential and every family is supported.
By joining us, you will unlock a range of exceptional benefits: Innovative Leadership Role: Lead in developing a new service and shape the future of early education.
Impactful Work Environment: Contribute to a nurturing culture focused on children's well-being.
Competitive Salary: Earn a salary 10.25% above the industry award.
Childcare Savings: Enjoy a 95% discount on childcare fees for your family.
Leadership Days: Attend offsite gatherings for networking and professional growth.
Comprehensive Leadership Program: Access tailored resources to enhance your leadership skills.
Supportive Peer Networks: Engage with colleagues for guidance and shared learning.
Council Participation: Influence key initiatives through councils focused on Quality, Safety, and Leadership.
Celebratory Events: Participate in mid-year and end-of-year celebrations recognising your contributions.
Core Values in Action: Embrace our mindsets—Be Brave, Be Authentic, Be Thoughtful, and Be Professional.
Clear Career Pathways: Explore advancement opportunities, including roles as a mentor or Portfolio Manager.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are excited about leading a team in a new service and driving meaningful change, we would love to hear from you!
Apply now and become part of our vibrant community dedicated to innovation and excellence in childcare.
About CEEC Within our network of 130+ long day care, kindergarten, and outside school hours care services, Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to nurturing children's social, personal, respectful, spiritual, creative, and confident growth.
Our skilled team members achieve this through our strong connections with families and community.
If you would like to know more about CEEC please visit our website: https://www.catholicearlyedcare.qld.edu.au/ Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.
Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people, and/or vulnerable persons.
Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a centre director?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
What are your salary expectations for the position?
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