Centre Manager (Long Day Care)
Job No:
99652
Location:
Blacktown, Sydney
- Autonomous non-teaching leadership role within custom-built Children's Centre in Western Sydney
- Community-based NFP dedicated to the education, nurture and care of children
- Attractive remuneration package of $84,043 plus PBI salary packaging benefits!
- Great step up opportunity - take your career to the next level
About the Organisation
ChildrenFirst is a community-based not for profit organisation consisting of 6 Children's Centres and several Family Support Services. The organisation is dedicated to the education, nurture and care of children in their early years.
Originally established as far back as 1948, the organisation has grown and been redefined over the years, ChildrenFirst now manages over $8M of service provision in the Blacktown area and employs over 150 staff. ChildrenFirst has 52 first languages among our staff and 26 amongst our 1800+ children and families.
About the Opportunity
ChildrenFirst has an exciting opportunity for a can-do Centre Manager (Long Day Care) to join its custom-built Children’s Centre in Plumpton, in the Greater Western Sydney region.
As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operation of an effective and efficient childcare and educational facility plus leading a team of educators and staff.
You will also be responsible for the financial management of the Centre, staff development, and compliance with internal and external regulations.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Actively promoting and marketing the Centre to families and the community;
- Ensuring staff development and maintaining strong professional relationships with families and children to deliver an effective response to each individual child's needs and development requirements;
- Providing pedagogical leadership to ensure quality care, education, and development programs for children;
- Guiding the planning, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of quality curriculum and programs within the Early Years Framework;
- Ensuring that operational systems, records, and knowledge bases are well maintained to support day-to-day operations, evaluating new business opportunities, and strategies to deliver a high level of business retention;
- Preparing and managing the Centre's business plans and budgets; and
- Providing leadership and direction for educators including review and evaluation of service delivery models, best practice, and support for their professional development.
To be successful in this position, candidates will need to hold a tertiary qualification (Diploma, Degree, etc) in Early Childhood Education or equivalent and hold significant experience in a similar role.
As this is a leadership position, previous experience in management will be critical to your success in this role. An aptitude for management and an ambitious and passionate leadership style, a must.
Candidates with an understanding of or experience with marketing, public relations, and sales in terms of increasing occupancy will be held in high regard.
ChildrenFirst is looking for a team-focused individual who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to gain the trust and confidence of staff, parents and external stakeholders. Your caring and confident demeanour will enable you to relate well to the children within your centre as you strive for excellence in service.
Importantly, you will demonstrate an unwavering commitment to ensuring the best possible outcomes for children, their families and the community.
This role would be well-suited to a proven Centre Manager looking for a new and rewarding opportunity, or a tertiary qualified Educator with an aptitude for leadership, who is looking to take the next exciting step in their career!
Please note: Prior to commencement the successful candidate will need to obtain a Child Protection qualification recognised by DEC; a Working with Children Check and a First Aid Certificate.
About the Benefits
As evidenced by the recent further investments in these leading facilities and 10% year on year growth of the organisation, this is clearly an exciting time to be joining ChildrenFirst. This senior role will provide plenty of opportunities to develop your career. Supported by a dedicated team you'll enjoy the freedom to create solutions and work in a welcoming and caring environment.
With a family-friendly culture, ChildrenFirst offers a great/work-life balance, as you enjoy flexible working conditions in a full-time capacity! You'll have also have access to free off-street parking.
To reflect the importance of this role, you'll be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package of $84,043 plus a range of benefits, including:
- Extensive salary sacrifice options that greatly increase your take-home pay;
- Paid lunch breaks;
- Meals & Entertainment and Leisure & Lifestyle cards and the full range of PBI benefits;
- Access to internal professional development; and
- An Employee Assistance Program that includes counselling support!
This is an incredible opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education and care, and influence the continual improvement of services provided by the centre! Apply Now!