About Our Service

Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative is committed to the ongoing journey of closing the gap on educational disparities between Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal children. BADAC is facilitating a program of providing Early Childhood Education and Care Services in response to the needs of our community.

Rare Opportunity - Award Winning Service!

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Centre Director who will lead a team of passionate and professional Educators at our Brown Hill - Perridak Burron Early Learning service.

The Perridak Burron (meaning ‘Platypus Children') Early Learning Centre provides a culturally safe and rich learning environment where families and the community are collaborators in each child’s learning journey from birth through to school engagement. Perridak Burron will combat and support the barriers and factors that impact upon Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families’ participation in early year’s education. This program initiates the instilling of Aboriginal culture and history on the journey from birth to elder aligning to BADAC’s holistic principle.

Why work for Perridak Burron Early Learning Centre?

As a Centre Director, you'll benefit from:

Negotiable Above Award Wage - Based on level of knowledge and experience in successfully mentoring a team

Commencement - June 2025

Full Time - 38 hrs per week

6-monthly interstate Professional Development and ongoing opportunities

95% off Childcare Gap Fee

Paid Birthday Leave

Onsite Carparking

Free First Aid & CPR Updates

Complimentary Uniform

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to experienced and passionate Pedagogical Leaders

Access to car fleet for professional development events

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate the ongoing quality improvement of the service and the assessment & rating processes in liaison with the Department of Education.

Ensuring compliance with regulatory legislation and standards as per the National Education and Care Regulations and National Law.

Work in a culturally respectful way to ensure community members, children, young people and their families are empowered to develop and maintain cultural connections.

Provide support to the Perridak Burron Early Learning Centre staff including but not limited to: appraisal processes, supervision sessions, rostering, floor management and audits.

Develop networks and relationships with local community contacts and other service providers.

Contribute to the positive marketing of the centre.

Provide a safe and healthy environment for children, visitors and staff in the workplace.

Develop effective communication through positive partnerships with families at the centre.

Key Selection Criteria

Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and the ability to communicate with Aboriginal Children and their families.

Sound experience as a Centre Director / Service Manager within the Early Years Sector.

Experience using QIKKIDS preferred but not essential.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or above, or equivalent as approved by ACECQA).

Current First Aid – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting or equivalent HLTAID004.

Demonstrated knowledge of the National Education & Care Services Law and Regulations.

Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of high quality Early Years educational programs.

Demonstrated knowledge of the VEYLDF, NQF & NQS.

Willingness to undertake training in the 8AWOL and implement into professional practice.

Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills in particular, negotiation and influencing skills.

Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize tasks and meet required timeframes.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and co-operatively in a team environment.

Other Info

To be considered for roles with BADAC you will need to:

Have (or be willing to have) a National Police Clearance and current Working with Children Check Clearance.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Child Safe framework committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with Perridak Burron.

If this sound like the perfect role for you please click 'Apply Now'.

To discuss this opportunity further or to obtain a copy of the position description contact Casey Brown on (03) 5331 5344 or alternatively via email at [email protected]

Please Note: All applications will require applicants to provide a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria above and a copy of their resume. Applications without the required documents will not be accepted.

Applications close Friday 30th May 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

BADAC is a Child Safe organisation and all employees are expected to adhere to our Child Safe Guidelines.

BADAC is committed to diversity in employment aiming to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we operate in. We foster a workplace culture in which LGBTI employees feel included, safe and supported.