Nominated Supervisor (Non-Contact Director) from $110,000 (inclusive of the ECEC Worker Retention Allowance and negotiable based on experience) plus super & incentives

Habitat Ferny Grove is unlike any other early childhood service. It deserves an ECE leader who is a little different.

We are looking for an exceptional and highly experienced people leader, and early childhood education professional, to lead our Ferny Grove service. If you have a passion for building and motivating innovative teams, then take your career to the next level with us.

About us:

Habitat Early Learning offers an unprecedented standard in early education to help young children get the best start in life. Through the philosophy Happy Staff, Happy Children, Happy Families, Habitat delivers exceptional quality across three core service areas – Education, Nutrition and Health.

Let’s talk about the role:

As Director of our Exceeding Centre at Ferny Grove, you will work alongside our highly experienced management team to deliver an exceptional level of early education and care. Our 181 place Centre offers the choice two pedagogical streams, an Emergent curriculum or the Montessori curriculum (experience with the Montessori method is not essential, but an openness to learning about the method will be essential to success in this role).

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day operations of the centre in line with legislative requirements, company policies and procedures.

Lead, motivate, mentor and support the team with a high level of skill, in a forward-facing and present way.

Manage staffing rosters efficiently.

Build relationships with families, children, educators, and the local community.

Deliver consistent high-quality standards for centre presentation and work practice.

Now let’s talk about you:

You will be a highly experienced people leader at Director level in the early education and care sector, with at least 5 years managing an early education facility (with experience as a Nominated Supervisor) and providing a high standard of quality care.

Well versed in all aspects of compliance, including a good knowledge of the Early Years Learning and National Quality Framework and experience with the Assessment and Rating process. High level of administration and organisation skills are essential, in addition to being an excellent communicator with great time management skills.

The following qualifications are also essential:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and/ or Early Childhood Teaching degree

Current Qld Working with Children Check

Current First Aid and CPR certificates

What We Can Offer You

Opportunity to work for a growing company where you can make your mark, welcome change and expect respect, as well as the opportunity to engage in professional development in the Montessori Method.

Fully non-contact role, supported by on the ground, non-contact Services Support Manager and leadership team, including Assistant Director and non-contact RP team.

50% discount on childcare gap fees.

Health and Wellness Benefits.

Free First Aid/CPR & Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certification.

Child Protection/Safe Sleep Training all provided.

On-site non contact team including Assistant Director (non-contact), Educational Leader (non-contact), Responsible Person Team (non-contact open and close shifts) and Enrolments Officer (non-contact)

Supportive Management team including Services Support Manager, Pedagogy and Practice Manager, Compliance Manager, HR Manager, Accounts team including payroll, and Montessori Advisor.

Executive Team consisting of Operations, Compliance and Engagement

Career progression opportunities within the company.

Professional Development and Learning Opportunities available for ongoing career development.

If you are seeking a dynamic, diverse and supported role that will challenge your existing skill set and require your continual growth and betterment, we invite you to apply.

Click 'apply now' to forward your cover letter and resume. For more information about Habitat Early Learning, please visit https://www.habitatlearning.qld.edu.au/location-ferny/ or contact our Human Resources team on 07 3851 5151, or [email protected] , to obtain a copy of the position description.

This role requires a criminal record check (also known as a police check) as part of the recruitment process. Such checks help us maintain our strong commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children in our care. Preferred applicants will be required to obtain a criminal record check through our checking process, and provide the necessary documentation. Please note that providing consent for a criminal record check is a condition of employment.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

At Habitat Early Learning, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and play. Our learning community walks together in the spirit of Reconciliation.