Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
Experience managing ECEC services and looking for a new direction? Passionate about the ongoing delivery of quality ECEC services being delivered to our children in the regional areas? Look no further!
ABOUT US
Regional Early Education and Development Inc. (REED) is a not-for-profit organisation established to govern and manage multi-site (currently 25) Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services located throughout regional WA. The organisation's overarching goal is to contribute to the development and wellbeing of children, families, communities by delivering high quality, sustainable ECEC services.
REED is committed to being a child safe organisation, during the application process we rigorously screen applicants based on the philosophy of a child safety organisation, putting the best interests of children and young people first.
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are looking for candidates local to or willing to relocate to the Southwest region of WA, ideally based in Bunbury or Busselton Western Australia. Reporting to the Assistant Operations Manager, the Cluster Manager has the responsibility of ensuring the delivery of high quality, high functioning ECEC services across the cluster. This involves considerable travel visiting, understanding and managing the needs of each service whilst ensuring quality and compliance.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and organisational development
Work in conjunction with the Assistant Operations Manager in developing an organisation recognised for its professionalism, with a staff structure and appropriate processes and business systems.
Build a cohesive team committed to the delivery of high quality, sustainable services.
Work with the Assistant Operations Manager to develop the profile of the organisation in communities and across the region.
Be a resource to support Educators and facilitate their professional development.
Maintain close networks with the other Cluster Managers and their staff.
Facilitate information opportunities for families and community members.
Initiate and develop effective networks with other government agencies, schools and other relevant ECEC services.
Ensure the Cluster Managers KPI list is completed and adhered to.
Organisational Governance
Manage and monitor budgets for the relevant cluster area. Ordering of approved budgetary items as needed.
Facilitate communication and co-operation between services and clusters.
Provide input on policy development.
Human resource management of staff within the defined cluster area.
Ensure services are compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Ensure implementation of REED Inc operational policies and processes as they apply to the relevant cluster area.
Operations
Manage the day to day operations of each service through open communication and documentation.
Comply with the National Quality Framework for early childhood programs and National Quality Standards Regulations.
Oversight of centre programming and Quality Improvement Plan management.
Provide pedagogy support to educators.
Manage staff rostering.
Any other reasonable duties requested by the Assistant Operations Manager.
Adhere to child safe policies and act with commitment to the philosophy of a child safe organisation.
General Responsibilities
Adhere to REED's Values, Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and other organisational policies.
Maintain a high standard of work practices that promote a culture upholding responsible and ethical behaviour, confidentiality, integrity and accountability.
Develop an Annual Work Plan that reflects the evolving development of the organisation and the position. The Annual Work Plan will include agreed KPIs.
REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Annual Salary of $80,000 to $90,000 depending on experience.
Health Insurance Discounts with Medibank.
Employee assistance program (EAP) services provided to all staff and their immediate family.
A company vehicle is provided to you for business travel with all on-costs covered.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALITIES, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Current Driver's licence
Diploma of Children's Services
Experience managing ECEC services
Proven ability to lead, develop and supervise staff
OHS knowledge and understanding as it applies to ECEC services
Knowledge of the childcare industry, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations
Knowledge of current issues in the Children's Services
Knowledge and understanding of the context in which rural and regional ECEC services operate
Current working with children check and WA police clearance
Current first aid HLTAID012
Drive and commitment
Degree in Early Childhood from a recognised tertiary institution or working towards
An analytical mind with problem solving skills
To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to ****** or for more information about the position, you can call us on 08 6832 3825.
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have experience preparing work rosters?
How many years' experience do you have as a Cluster Manager?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years of people management experience do you have?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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