Director– Marlee Early Education and Care Centre

Exciting opportunities for our boutique service in Narrabundah

Are you a motivated Director or an experienced Assistant Director ready to lead, inspire, and drive a high-quality program?

• Do you feel a calling to enhance the quality of life for individuals of all ages?
• Join CS#1 on an exciting journey of growth, where you’ll have ample opportunities to showcase and develop your skills!
• Are you committed to fostering connections and building a stronger, more connected community?

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role:

Marlee Early Education & Care, in Narrabundah ACT is seeking skilled and experienced Directors (or experienced Assistant Director ready for progression) to lead our teams.

Marlee Early Education and care is licenced for 38 children from 2year to school age with an large natural outdoor play space, a play based curriculum and a commitment to supporting children to be lifelong learners.

The centre is cohesive in their approach to supporting families and dedicated to educators having the time to help children learn through play.

• Permanent full time position (76 hours/fortnight)
• Above award wage, including
• Children’s Services Award – Children’s Services Employee Level 6 with salary from $40.52- $43.98, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• An on-call allowance of $9.75 per day
• Educational Leader allowance $2.23 per hour
• Establish and nurture respectful relationships with children, families and staff
• Support your team to provide engaging learning environments that allow children to think critically and direct their own learning while ensuring the overall health, wellbeing and safety of all children attending the service
• Further develop partnerships with local agencies and community groups
• Ensure that day-to-day operational, financial, human resource and marketing management of the service is conducted in line with organisation policies and procedures
• The successful applicant will fill the role of nominated supervisor

Director requirements:

• Diploma in Early Education and Care (or ACEQA approved equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Director or Assistant Director
• Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration
• First aid certificate, and asthma and anaphylaxis certificates
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to guide a team in providing quality early childhood education and care
• Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law, Education and Care Services National Regulations, Family Assistance Law and the Early Years Learning Framework
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Current driver licence and own car (desirable)

What we can offer you:

• Above award hourly rates, based on experience and qualifications.
• Excellent salary packaging that can provide up to $18,550 of your gross pay tax free – for a variety of eligible expense items
• Career progression and secondment opportunities, including opportunities to be involved in our Emerging Leader’s Program
• Paid leave during shut down between Christmas and New Years
• Discounted care for educators who have children attending our ECEC services
• Paid parental leave
• Onsite free parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development, including face to face professional development and an online learning management system with access to thousands of courses on professional development, wellbeing and compliance
• Moreover, you will be part of an excellent team that truly supports each other and is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children

We are always on the lookout for talented, passionate and vibrant people who share our vision. We love people who thrive on giving back, who are solution focused, collaborative and truly believe that together we are better.

Come and join us, bring your ideas and determination to make a difference and together we can create positive long-lasting change.

The successful applicant will be a key member of the CS#1 and Children Services leadership groups and will contribute to and enjoy the support of the CEO, Executive Team and CS#1 Program Managers and Service Directors.

If this sounds like you, apply now! Indicate your interest by submitting your resume with a cover letter to [email protected].

For more information about the recruitment and find out more information, please call Jolly (People and Culture) on 02 6126 4717.

Community Services #1 recognises that our people are multi-dimensional and encourages people of all nationalities, gender identities, religion, sexual orientation and ethnicities to apply.

Community Services #1 acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, work, live and play. We honour their continuous connection to country, water, sky and communities. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions and living cultures and pay our respects to elders past and present.