Location
Eaglehawk North Primary School, Darcy Street, Eaglehawk VIC, Australia
Contract
Full Time
The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning
centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres will offer childcare,
Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. The centres will provide high-quality,
accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child centred, focused on
learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.
Early Learning Victoria's central office is in the Victorian Department of Education. The
central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and will support and oversee centre
operations once they open.
Staff in the Early Learning Victoria centres will be part of a new Victorian government-
employed early childhood workforce. We are committed to creating a supportive and
enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities
for professional growth and development.
Early Learning Victoria is committed to Child Safety and the safeguarding of children from
harm.
Salary band - $116,272 - $129,787
A re-location incentive may apply to candidates who are required to move for this position.
Early Learning Victoria is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead the new
government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Eaglehawk North Primary School.
Opening in 2025, this 102-place centre will offer childcare, and Three and Four-Year-Old
Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to include Pre-Prep.
The Centre Director is being recruited ahead of the centre's opening to support crucial
establishment activity, including staff recruitment, building community relationships, and
working with Early Learning Victoria to establish policies and procedures and shape the
centre's culture and philosophy.
Role Purpose
The Centre Director will oversee the daily operations of the centre, ensuring compliance with
regulations and organisational policies and procedures. This role will also lead recruitment,
staff development, and enrolment management, with assistance from the Early Learning
Victoria central team.
Capabilities
Administration - Leads day-to-day operations of the centre including staffing, child
enrolment, budgeting and expenditure, stakeholder management and centre related
communications.
Compliance and Child Safety - Ensures the centre is compliant with all aspects of the
Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standards,
Child Protection and Child Safe Standards, Approved Frameworks and all Early Learning
Victoria policies and procedures.
Service Delivery - Oversees the implementation of high-quality care and educational
programs that support children' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Upholds the Early Learning Victoria philosophy and translates this into centre-level values
and goals. Builds and maintains meaningful relationships with families. Facilitates
collaboration with co-located services and schools. Ensures centre alignment with the
strategic and operational direction of Early Learning Victoria.
Staff Management - Manages all aspects of centre staffing including recruitment, induction,
rostering, performance, training, professional development and mentoring, safety and
wellbeing and promoting a positive team culture that values diversity and innovation.
Develops strategies for workforce attraction, retention and development and provides
feedback to the central office about opportunities and challenges. Engages with staff on all
aspects of operations, fostering a collaborative centre dynamic that encourages
communication and shared problem-solving.
Personal Attributes - Demonstrates the public sector values of responsiveness, integrity,
impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
Flexibility and adaptability: Operates effectively in a flexible and changing environment
and manages workload efficiently to meet the centre's needs.
Working Collaboratively: Leads a culture of collaboration within the centre and builds
relationships with stakeholders and the community to support operations and maximise
impact of the centre.
High Quality Practice - Committed to providing an environment where children can flourish
and thrive, supported by pedagogy and practice that upholds all elements of the Victorian
Early Years Learning and Development Framework, the Education and Care Services
National Law and Regulations and the National Quality Standards and is guided by the
philosophy of Early Learning Victoria. Encourages reflective practice where feedback is
used constructively to improve teaching and learning experiences. Stays informed about
current research and trends to ensure the service delivers high-quality, innovative programs
that meet the needs of children and families.
People Leadership - Holds self and team accountable to public sector values and agreed
performance standards. Prioritises staff wellbeing, professional learning and career
development. Establishes and implements strategies to enhance staff engagement and
motivation. Creates opportunities to recognise and celebrate the performance and
contributions of the team.
Selection Criteria
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service
position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such
requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational
requirements of the school.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or
Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD)
via [email protected]
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the
safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students
from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations
including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent
with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
Conditions of Employment
Please note, applications will only be reviewed after the job ad close date. We will not be
contacting applicants before this time.
For more information about the role please contact Joanne Burkandt on 03 7022 0627 or
via [email protected].
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity,
LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the
Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department
website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full
participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an
accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility
requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 24 November 2024
Who May Apply
Experience required:
Specific skills/qualifications required
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