Director - Diploma or Bachelor qualified
Full Time
$48.25-$52.90 per hour (based on experience)

Located in Horsham, the vibrant heart of the Wimmera region, our center is ideally positioned at the gateway to the Silo Art Trail and the northwestern side of the Grampians National Park. Horsham is a lively city known for its picturesque river, welcoming locals, excellent coffee, boutique shopping, diverse dining and accommodation options, and a rich array of arts, culture, and recreational activities.

One Tree Community Services - Kalkee Road Children’s Centre provides high-quality childcare services for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Our services include a funded kindergarten program for both 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds, ensuring a comprehensive early learning experience.

What you’ll bring and do:

• Diploma in Early Childhood/ Bachelor of Education- ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Current Working with Children Check or Valid VIT.
• Current National Police Clearance
• Strong leadership skills and effective communication
• Current First Aid Qualification
• 4+ years' experience in a similar role
• Capacity to build a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
• Support Team building, find Creative solutions
• Recognise and develop the strengths in children and your team
• Build positive relationships with peers, families, and children
• Have a strong understanding of the Children's Services Regulations, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Engage with local community
• Experience in staffing arrangements - Rostering and Timesheets
• Have passion and enthusiasm and will want to have fun
• Be open-minded and patient
• Support high quality program, practice and curriculum
• An unwavering passion for children, their learning and care
• Support daily operations, understanding of child safe standards
• Required to be Nominated Supervisor and Responsible person.

What you’ll receive

• Complimentary Uniforms
• Career Progression
• Supportive online induction
• Professional development

Sign on incentives and bonuses include:

• $250/week housing allowance (subject to eligibility criteria)
• relocation allowance of $3K (for applicants outside of region - subject to eligibility criteria)
• one-off bonus of $10k after 12 months

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application. We review applications promptly, so submit yours at your earliest convenience for a chance to progress to the next stage. For additional information, contact us at (03) 8311 6200 or visit our website: www.onetree.org.au for more information.

One Tree is a national not for profit offering early childhood education, out of school hours care, community services, registered early childhood training, and professional support. As a team, we’re determined to lead, meet the challenge, and work together. That’s how we turn challenges into possibilities for children and families, every single day.

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for any kind of child abuse.

One Tree is committed to equal opportunity, and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.