Early Childhood Director (Fixed Term - 7 months) One Tree Community Services Inc – Port Hedland WA Full Job Description Position: Director – One Tree Len Taplin Children's Service – Port Hedland, WAStatus: Full time FIXED TERM 8 month contract (November 2024– June 2025)Salary Range: $103,186.99 - $105,308.63 (base salary and all allowances/loadings) plus superQualification: Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood, or ACECQA approved equivalentCentre Name: Len Taplin Children's ServiceLocation: Port Hedland One Tree is a national not for profit offering early childhood education, out of school hours care, community services, registered early childhood training, and professional support. One Tree Len Taplin Children's Service is a bustling service that offers a range of programs including a babies room, a toddlers room, a kindy room and out of school care. If you want to keep growing your skills and your career, there's plenty of opportunities! Health and wellbeing are the focus here, and you'll love being part of the supportive and caring community in Hedland. Benefits on offer Above award salary Relocation assistance available Subsidised housing Subsidised childcare Access to our Employee Assistance Program Online inductions and PD sessions What you'll do Create partnerships with staff, families, community, and One Tree. Oversee continuous improvements and compliance for the service. Ensure the workplace operates within Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) requirements. Manage budgets & funding. Manage staff including staff performance, recruitment, professional development, and performance appraisals. Deliver a curriculum in accordance with One Tree's philosophy as the service's Educational Leader. Be a Responsible Person, First Aid Officer & Nominated Supervisor of the service. What you'll bring Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood or ACECQA approved equivalent. 2 years + experience as a Director or in a managerial role. Organisational skills including general organising, time management, scheduling, coordinating resources and meeting deadlines. Interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in building successful relationships with staff, families, and community. Experience in achieving excellence at management level in an early education and care setting. Experience in managing staff including staff performance, recruitment, and performance appraisals. A commitment to continuous improvement and efficiencies in service delivery. Knowledge of relevant state and commonwealth laws and regulations. Certifications & Licences required A clear WA Working with Children Check & National Police Clearance. WA teacher's registration (if applicable). First Aid & CPR certificates. A valid driver's licence. What you need to do Update your resume. Write a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position. Be eligible to work in Australia. Click on the "Apply" button. Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for any kind of child abuse. One Tree is also committed to equal opportunity, child safety and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with. For more information or to request a copy of the position description, call or email us on (08) 6250 41*** or ****** One Tree, the place to be To view our website, visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr