We have an opportunity for an experienced Centre Director to join the team leading our Kirwan Long Day Care Centre in Townsville.

Our community focused service is licensed for up to 44 children, boasts large indoor and natural outdoor spaces and is well resourced. The successful candidate will lead an established team of Educators who are committed to quality outcomes for children. With an on the ground Area Manager in Townsville, and a quality team of compliance, training and educational specialists a call away, you will be supported from Day 1.

Uniting Early Learning offers generous salaries for their Centre Directors and have opted into the Government ECEC retention payment (additional 10% of award payment). Additional benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave – (up to 12 weeks full pay or 24 weeks half pay after 12 months service)
• Christmas closure with a gifted additional leave day
• Continued professional development opportunities and succession planning
• Provision of ongoing compliance training and reimbursement of Blue Card renewal, as required
• 50% childcare discount

We want to connect with passionate people who are committed to driving a culture that provides quality learning environments for children. Apply now if you:

• Put children first in your decision making as a leader
• Exemplify personal drive, integrity and lead by example
• Take pride in your service meeting its objectives by building a capable and engaged workforce
• Actively work to collaborate with other leaders and internal centralised support functions (Quality, Training, Compliance, Finance & HR) to get the best outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Early Childhood, Diploma, or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification (required).
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring early childhood education and care services.
• Thorough knowledge of early childhood education practices, legislative frameworks, and quality guidelines.
• Strong business and financial management acumen.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

As part of the Uniting Church in Queensland, we have been serving families through childcare services since 1964, driven by a mission-based, values-centric philosophy. We prioritise quality learning outcomes and a values-based philosophy across our four (4) service streams. These include Long Day Care, OSHC, Family Day Care and In-home Care.

If you are a culturally & linguistically diverse, living with a disability, or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.

Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.

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