Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training) Full time
• Are you a passionate leader with a proven track record of guiding and empowering educators across diverse settings? • Do you excel at nurturing the growth and development of professionals? • Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders? We're seeking an experienced professional with extensive experience in supporting clients ranging from frontline educators through to Centre Directors, Area Managers, Committee Members, to a broad range of corporates / organisations.
You will play an integral part of our team providing specialist consultancy support, facilitating professional development, offering formalised mentoring, and guiding organisations to successfully navigate the establishment or operation of services of all types.
If you're passionate about pushing the status quo in the Early Childhood sector, have an entrepreneurial mindset and are prepared to bring your absolute best, then this is the perfect opportunity for you...no 2 days will ever be the same.
About the Organisation Child Australia is a renowned early childhood education and care organisation that operates in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. We work collaboratively with children, their families, parents, early childhood professionals, and the local community to enhance and expand the quality of education and care provided during the crucial early years of a child's life. With our commitment to capacity building in the early to middle childhood sector, we offer professional development opportunities, information, online training, and an extensive array of professional resources.
Key role responsibilities include: Working alongside services to develop and support their professional learning needsDevelop proposals within a project management approachActive participation in the planning and delivery of scheduled events, conferences, forums, workshops, blogs, social media engagement, and sector articlesProactively develop and support a pipeline of engaged and potential clientsProvide training and guidance on effective and sustainable Early Childhood Governance for standalone and not-for-profit (NFP) servicesCollaborate with Approved Providers and Service Leaders to develop and implement a comprehensive service-wide training plan, including individual educator mentoring plansMentoring and support to a range of stakeholders including Service Leaders, Approved Providers, CommitteesSupporting corporate organisations seeking expertise in navigating the landscape of the ECEC sectorMaintain currency in knowledge and actively participate in development of new branded products and contextualisation of training learning resources, content, resources, tools and relevant implementation strategy.Critically reflect on learning packages and delivery strategies to strive for continuous improvementEnsure detailed knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, and approved learning frameworks.Undertake appropriate professional learning to support professional development and currency of contemporary trends in the Education and Care sector.To thrive in this position, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes as a Sector Specialist: Qualifications that demonstrate proficiency in the ECEC sectorExtensive leadership, coaching and mentoring experienceEvidence of a deep understanding of the ECEC sector landscapeProven ability to build and maintain professional networks and demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset.Proficiency in facilitating skills transfer to adults through various mediums, including face to face and online deliveryExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to establish effective interpersonal connections.Strong IT literacy, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Use of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams would be advantageous.Demonstrated capability to build rapport and establish productive relationships with a diverse range of clients and stakeholdersBenefits of Joining the Child Australia Team: Enjoy the option of salary sacrificing, which can allow you to sacrifice over $15,990 annually.Experience a flexible hybrid work environment that prioritises a healthy work-life balance.Receive recognition and appreciation through our staff Aspire Awards program.Access free counselling and wellbeing services provided by our Employee Assistance Program.Discounted childcare fees for staff requiring childcare across our centersRole conditions: Valid Working With Children Check cardCurrent driver's licence and a reliable vehicleAbility to travel regularly both inter and intra stateWorking hours are flexible alongside client requirements, including evenings and weekendsApplication Instructions To apply for this position please send through a current resume with a cover letter highlighting your experience in relation to the requirements of this position through SEEK.
If you require more information or would like to have a confidential conversation regarding the role prior to applying, please feel free to email ******. Applications will not be accepted through this email however.
Child Australia is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please note that due to the nature of this role only successfully short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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