Join us to spark curious, creative & confident children as Centre Director at Showgrounds Children's Centre in Flemington.Lighting the spark... We are Sparkways (formerly TRY), a Social Purpose organisation supporting children and young people since 1883.Trusted by thousands of families, we work together to spark curious, creative and confident children through our 40+ high quality Early Childhood Education and Care kindergartens, preschools and childcare centres.Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au/ We want to meet you!Have you had business and people leadership success as a Centre Director?Do you get great feedback on your ability to engage with children, families, educators, community stakeholders and colleagues?Have you had customer service, commercial and management success?Do people describe you as positive, energetic and great to work with?Are you seeking a career pathway within a leading Early Learning Management organisation?We can offer you Negotiable, generous salary package based on your experience A role dedicated to management– you are not rostered on the floor Work with an experienced and committed Area Manager and your own management team… plus two other Centre Directors close by A growing organisation - small enough for real team-work, and for you to make an impact, but big enough to give you the support and systems needed for your success A secure, permanent, full time position Recognition as a valued management colleague working together to provide learning to ALL children A supportive workplace with opportunities for professional development The opportunity to belong to an organisation with strong values, ethics and commitment to children and the ECEC workforce How to apply!Apply through the Seek link Include your resume and a cover letter responding to the following questions: Describe some centre and staff leadership successes you have achieved Tell us why you are interested in this position Any questions?Email /call Ash-lee in the People & Culture team ****** 0461 365 955 The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate Business management success People leadership success with a change management, recruitment and team-building focus Examples of using your passion for early years care, development and education of children Systems and computer competency Applied understanding of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning and Development Framework Excellent verbal and written communication skills Diploma or degree in a relevant field Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds Ages 6 weeks to 6 years • Long day care – 164 places • Integrated 4-year-old kindergarten program Our program aims to provide children with a wonderful and delightful education experience where they build friendships, enjoy learning and discovery, build on their strengths and capabilities reaching their potential as they continue on their educational journey.Each room's programs emerge from the interests, passions and interactions of children, families and staff to maximize children's and staff motivation to investigate, participate, imagine and create as a community of learners See more here: https://sparkways.org.au/centres/showgrounds-childrens-centre Child safety and inclusiveness Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety.The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse.All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs.All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse and neglect.Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.Here at Sparkways, we're committed to changing lives - every single day.If you have a commitment to making a difference and would love the opportunity to have a real impact on someone, not just in that moment – but for the rest of their life, we want to hear from you.Learn more here; https://sparkways.org.au/