Child Care Cluster Director

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Child Care Cluster Director. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the organisation

Are you looking for an exciting career in a place of limitless opportunity? The city of Penrith sits at the foot of the Blue Mountains, alongside the Nepean River, and is home to approximately 198,000 people. We employ approximately 1200 permanent, temporary and casual employees across a diverse range of fields and are committed to attracting and retaining the best people. We offer a diverse range of career paths with a strong commitment to training, education assistance, paid parental leave and flexible working arrangements.

About the team

Penrith City Council is the largest local government child care service provider in NSW, with more than 25 child care facilities annually catering for 4000 children. Committed to providing Children's Services programs for the benefit of families and children across the City, we offer a variety of child care services including Long Day Care, Vacation and Out of School Hours Care, Preschools and a Mobile Playvan and are at the leading edge of implementing curriculum for the intellectual, social and physical development of the children within our care.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Children’s Services Educator who wants to take that next step in their career. You will be responsible for managing multiple high quality education and care programs, across ages 0 to 12, within the largest local government child care service provider in NSW. Penrith City Council education and care programs are at the leading edge of curriculum implementation. You will be in a pivotal role in driving these programs forward.

This opportunity is permanent full-time, working a 9 day fortnight and 35 hours per week.

We offer our staff highly competitive benefits such as:

• An attractive salary working a 9 day fortnight
• An opportunity to work close to home in the Penrith City Local Government Area
• Generous entitlements under the Local Government State Award 2017
• Internal training and networking opportunities, including education and study assistance

 Essential Criteria:

• A tertiary qualification in Teaching (Early Childhood) or relevant qualification
• Ability to lead the development and implementation of educational programs and undertake the role of a Nominated Supervisor
• Child Protection Certificate or the willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of The National Quality Standards including contemporary curriculum frameworks
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of The Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
• Demonstrated strong leadership and staff management skills
• Experience working with children 0 to 12 years in a children's centre

 Desirable Criteria:

• A current First Aid Certificate
• A current Class C Driver Licence
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Training

Commencing Salary: $1,472.59 to $1,688.33 per week depending on experience

This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.

To submit your application, please apply online using the link below. Intending applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume before 5pm on the closing date. In addition, applicants are required to provide comprehensive responses to the selection criteria. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered. For further information about the position please contact Rebekah Fancey on 4732 7777. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application. 

Council practices EEO and WHS principles.