Childcare Director (Remote Area)
Job No:
100757
Location:
Tennant Creek
- Great leadership opportunity for a dedicated Director, or take that next step in your career within Childcare
- Highly attractive remuneration package up to $95,000, inclusive of negotiable housing and relocation assistance
- Additional benefits include performance-related bonuses, rental subsidies, 5 weeks annual leave and 10 days personal leave
- Professional development supported and paid for by the organisation
- Applications close Friday 14th September!
About the Organisation
Tennant Creek Child Care Centre is a community based centre that operates Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 5.30pm, to provide long day care, out of school hours care and education to the children and families of Tennant Creek. Offering a range of affordable, high quality childcare, the Centre strives to provide creative opportunities to learn skills, while facilitating children's growth and development by providing a stimulating learning environment.
Located next to the local primary school, and run by a Management Committee consisting of parents, interested persons from the community and the Centre Director; the Tennant Creek Child Care Centre is fully accredited and is licensed for 50 long day care places.
About the Opportunity
Tennant Creek Child Care Centre currently has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Director to lead their team of professionals, based in Tennant Creek, NT.
In this diverse role, you will be responsible for the smooth operation, as well as the financial and commercial success of the Tennant Creek Child Care Centre.
Key responsibilities with this role include:
- Providing leadership and direction for the Centre, including its staff, its programs and the maintenance and continuity of the National Framework;
- Recruitment, training and development of the team;
- Establishing and maintaining liaisons with other agencies in the community;
- Ensuring business and/or operational plans and budgets are developed and implemented; and
- Liaising with the Management Committee regarding all matters concerning the Centre, its staff and operations.
The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Children's Services, or an Early Childhood Education degree (or in the process of completing), along with an extensive understanding of and/or experience in the childcare industry. Experience in developing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring administrative and policy requirements in an Early Childhood setting will be highly regarded.
Please note: Candidates who live locally or are familiar to the area, who do not have relevant experience or qualifications in the Child Care sector, but do bring extensive management experience and the business acumen required to fulfil the duties of this role, will also be considered and encouraged to apply!
Most important will be your positive management style and exceptional communication skills that will ensure you effectively maintain the cohesive nature of your team. You will be working closely with a range of stakeholders, so the ability to develop quality relationships is a must.
To be considered, it is essential all candidates hold a valid Ochre Card and a First Aid Certificate, or be able to obtain prior to commencing employment. In addition, you must be willing to undertake Emergency Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis training courses.
About the Benefits
If you are looking for a change of pace, a change of lifestyle or are seeking a new adventure, this may be the role for you.
Tennant Creek Child Care Centre offers excellent facilities, as you work within a supportive and social team culture. The successful applicant will enjoy a highly attractive remuneration package circa $75,000 - $95,000 (commensurate with experience). This includes negotiable housing and relocation assistance (for interstate candidates), PLUS a range of additional benefits:
- Superannuation;
- Performance related bonuses;
- 5 weeks annual leave; and
- 10 days personal leave
Your professional development is a priority at the Centre and training courses or additional qualifications are often paid for by the organisation!
Don't miss out on this exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the Tennant Creek community - Apply Now!
About Life in Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek is a township of about 3,500 people, located 500 km north of Alice Springs and 1,000 kilometres south of Darwin. It’s a place shaped by Aboriginal culture, gold mining and pastoralism. The surrounding area is called the Barkly Tablelands, a region roughly the size of the United Kingdom, and characterised by wide grassy plains, endless blue sky and massive cattle stations.
The traditional owners of the area surrounding Tennant Creek are the Warumungu people and their culture is very much alive and well, with Aboriginals making up approximately 60% of the population, and over ten language groups represented in the town. Their stories are showcased in one of Australia's finest cultural centres, Nyinkka Nyunyu. Tennant Creek has developed from its rough, tough droving and gold mining days into a modern town with shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, a major regional hospital, schools and banking facilities.
The recent expansion of the mining industry in the region has largely been on Aboriginal land, meaning that there are now exciting and challenging opportunities for training, employment and economic development. This includes opportunities for increased tourism in the recently established national parks in the region and the resurgence of cultural events such as the Desert Harmony Week each year.