About the Role

Cairns Kids Early Learning Centre is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all children and their families. We strive to ensure our programs focus on children's strengths and interests.

We are currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated Assistant Service Manager to support the Leadership Team in guiding and mentoring a team of professional Educators. We are seeking an exceptional leader with positive personality that will build and connect with our children, families, and team. Our Assistant Service Manager must be passionate about leading by example and have a vision and expectation for quality care that goes above and beyond the standards of Early Childhood.

If you are passionate about quality practice and providing exceptional outcomes for children, then you must apply.

We seek an individual who is committed to positive outcomes for children, has strong work ethics, excellent communication, compassion, commitment, a positive attitude and who strives to provide the highest quality of care and education to all children.

Skills and Attributes

· Ability to deliver high quality early education and care.

· Ability to advocate for children and act in their best interests.

· Ability to support the Service Manager to ensure the service meets compliance obligations by understanding the relevant legislation, service policies and procedures.

· Ability to apply effective communication and leadership strategies to engage educators and enable them to work collaboratively, providing support and guidance along the way.

· Ability to support and implement strategies that enhance inclusion regardless of the child and family circumstances.

· Ability to work with the Service Manager to ensure the Service is making improvements and working through their Quality Improvement Plan to ensure exceeding practice is occurring.

· Ability to build and form relationships with children, families, and educators.

Qualifications

· Diploma in Early Childhood or higher (recognised by ACECQA)

· Experience as an Assistant Service Manager

· Experience supporting and mentoring Educators.

· Experience making changes and improvements towards exceeding practice.

Benefits

· Feel supported in a family owned and established service.

· Work with a Management Team and Approved Provider that is committed to positive outcomes for children.

· Paid Blue Card, First Aid & CPR

· Uniforms and Paid Team Meetings

· Professional Development opportunities

· Employee Assistance Program

· Early Childhood Worker Retention Grant

If you believe that you hold the above skills, knowledge, and attributes then you must apply NOW Please forward your resume and cover letter.