Assistant Director Bannockburn Children's Services (Maternity Leave)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Assistant Director Bannockburn Children's Services (Maternity Leave). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Contribute to the development of one of Victoria’s fastest growing regions
• Remuneration starting at $82,052.32 plus super
• Temporary full time until 6 September 2019

About the Shire:

Golden Plains Shire is situated between two of Victoria’s largest regional cities, Geelong and Ballarat, with a population of over 20,000 people across 56 vibrant rural communities.

Renowned for our award-winning food and wine, iconic music festivals, goldfield heritage and friendly communities, Golden Plains Shire is an attractive destination both to work, play and call home.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Children’s Services team, who provide a high quality, tailored child care program.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Support the Director in the day to day operations of our service;
• Provide strong educational leadership to early childhood educators in line with the frameworks;
• Model and guide opportunities with educators in order for children and families to feel respected and supported;
• When required in absence of the Nominated Supervisor, undertake all responsibilities of the Person in day to day charge.
• Ensure that the service operates according to the requirements of the Department of Humans Services Family Assistance Law;
• Lead the development and implementation of the service Quality Improvement Plan; and
• The Assistant Director will also fulfil responsibilities of the educational leader.

This is a real opportunity to help shape the future of a growing community.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have a great knowledge of the National Quality Framework and are keen to support the team on their journey of continuous improvement.

We are also looking for someone who has:

• A strong foundation in educational leadership
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role;
• Has excellent people skills and can communicate well with families and staff;
• Extensive knowledge of funding requirements, Children’s Service regulations and other Government frameworks and standards; and
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise work to achieve the objectives of the position.

What’s in it for you:

At Golden Plains Shire Council, we promote diversity and want to develop a workplace that reflects the community in which we operate. We offer professional development and networking opportunities to staff as well as free onsite parking.

You can also:

• Join a values-driven and community-focused organisation;
• Contribute to a broad scope of work;
• Take a monthly RDO (19 day month);
• Choose to salary sacrifice childcare fees at the Council operated Bannockburn Children’s Service.
• Make the most of professional development opportunities.

How to apply:

If you like the sound of this role, please apply via our careers website at:  http://goldenplains.applynow.net.au/#vacancies 

Applications for this role must include a cover letter and CV and will be required to address the Key Selection Criteria.

For more information, you can contact Janette O’Brien – Director Bannockburn Children’s Service on (03) 5220 7175.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applications close Wednesday 25 July at 9.00am. 

Golden Plains Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe Employer.  We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We are striving to build a workforce that reflects the community in which we operate and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds. We recognise our proactive duty to ensure compliance with equal opportunity, child safe and other workplace-related legislation, and to eliminate all forms of discrimination. 

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