Community
Run Long Day Care | Above Award Pay + Bonus’

The
Company

Our client is an
established, not-for-profit, community run long day care centre catering to 50
children from 6 weeks to school age.

Rated as
‘Exceeding’, this service is focused on delivering quality care and education
with a focus on incorporating natural elements, culture and the wider community
within their every day practice.

Testament to the
support provided by the dedicated Management Committee, this centre has
demonstrated commendable staff retention resulting in a cohesive working
environment. 

The Role

As part of the
vision for this service, with the assistance of a 2IC and Administrator we are
seeking an innovative Director with demonstrated leadership and staff
management abilities and a strong business acumen to inspire and motivate a
team of committed Educators to work collaboratively to achieve their strategic
goals.

The
Responsibilities

• Oversee
  the day to day operations of the service with a focus on providing support
  and guidance to the team
   
• Embody
  and embrace the vision for the service of making decisions in the best
  interest of the children and role model this to the other staff members
   
• Cultivate
  collaborative relationships with parents, management committee, wider
  community and external agencies including organising and hosting events
  within the service
   
• Apply
  innovative approaches to streamline processes, build relationships with
  the community, motivate staff and maintain and increase occupancy.
   
• Manage
  the finances, HR and marketing for the service in line with the company
  policies and procedures including managing rosters and maintaining social
  media forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor
  of Early Childhood Education highly desirable OR Diploma in Children’s
  Services + Supervising Officer Certificate
   
• An
  enthusiastic, inspiring and innovative personality with an ability to
  evoke a positive team culture and build community connections
   
• At
  least 2 years experience in a management position within Early Childhood
  Education demonstrating experience in administration, staff management,
  financial management and HR responsibilities
   
• Thorough
  understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality
  Standards and current Education and Care Services National Law and
  Regulations
   
• A
  strong business and financial acumen with a proven ability to manage
  budgets and produce regular reports and drive applications and processes
  for government funding and grants

With the combination
of a fantastic salary, work environment and organisational support, this
position will not be around for long and interviews will commence immediately.

Submit a current
resume to georgina@murdockrecruitment.com
or call Georgina on 0429
896 215 for a confidential discussion. 

Murdock Education
have a highly attractive bonus scheme in place for referrals so we encourage you
to forward this advertisement to prospective candidates.