Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
Shape Young Lives & Grow Your Career with Queensland Childcare Services!
The Opportunity: Director
* Hours: Up to 38 hours with flexibility
* Compensation: Well above award + attractive share of profit
The successful applicant will have the ability to lead, motivate and inspire the current team of early childhood staff along with creating and maintaining meaningful relationships with families and the surrounding community. You will coordinate all day-to-day Centre operations such as admin, health & safety, and staff development. You will ensure strong management for the day-to-day operations of the centre through regular evaluation of systems and processes, as well as management of staff rosters, staff ratios, and adequate supervision. You will ensure centre and staff compliance with relevant legislative documents and build and maintain a strong relationship with children, families, staff, and other internal and external stakeholders.
About You
* Positive outlook
* Confident and resilient personality
* Problem-solving and growth mentality
* Good judgement and initiative
* Decisive and mature
* Strong leadership skills
* Good communication and mediation skills
* Thorough understanding of EYLF and NQS
* Professionalism
Why Choose Queensland Childcare Services?
Exceptional Benefits:
* Flexible working hours for a work-life balance that suits you.
* Enjoy a competitive salary – well above the award!
* Up to 75% staff discount on childcare fees.
* Relocation support!
Investment in Your Growth:
* Access to career and professional development opportunities across our 24 locations.
* On-the-floor mentoring, ensuring ongoing support and growth.
* Paid professional development courses, including First Aid, CPR, Food Safety, Fire Training, and Child Protection certifications.
* QCCS is a facilitator of the QLD Qualifications Pathways Program – a scholarship providing wrap-around support and subsidy to create a skilled, supported, and valued early childhood workforce.
* Receive free uniforms, making your mornings hassle-free.
* Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for financial, mental, and physical well-being counselling.
* Utilize our company Learning Management System (LMS) for ongoing development and skill enhancement.
Your Responsibilities:
* Lead your team in creating and delivering an educational program fostering children’s learning and development.
* Prioritize children’s health and safety.
* Engage in joyful, educational activities, inspiring a love for learning.
* Build strong relationships with families and fellow educators.
Qualifications:
* Sense of humour, strong work ethic, and reliability.
* Diploma of Early Childhood Education or actively pursuing one.
* Current Qld Blue Card.
* Passion for promoting a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition for children.
* Demonstrate a high level of communication skills and maintain a professional manner in the workplace.
* Have a strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS.
* Current First Aid, CPR & Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate.
* Previous experience as an Assistant Director essential.
* Above all, be passionate about living a healthy lifestyle as this is imperative to be a role model for the children in our care.
About Queensland Childcare Services: With over 30 years of excellence, Queensland Childcare Services is a leader in the Early Childhood Education sector. Operating 24 services, we offer diverse services including beach, bush, and farm kindy, swimming programs, and Healthy Bodies initiatives. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our team's continuous professional development, featuring our own conferences with renowned keynote speakers and ongoing learning opportunities.
Join a team where passion meets purpose! Apply and start your journey with Queensland Childcare Services.
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?
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