CENTRE MANAGER

Summary about this job

Detail information about job CENTRE MANAGER. Terms and conditions vacancy

Who are we:

Green Space Childcare is a privately owned, is my only centre and will stay owner operated.  We have strong beliefs in recycle reclaim and reuse.  With oversized rooms and a huge nature based outdoor play space.  Seperate to this we will have a 40m2 vegetable garden and animal farm on site - coming within the next few months.  We also have plans for a water play/mud pit, aiming for installation by end of spring this year.

We are licensed as a 120 place centre, offering care from 6 weeks to school age.  Providing all meals prepared onsite and nappies.  

We have a long term vision, with plans already in place for additional facilities onsite.

The role:

We are looking for our forever manager - who will need to be highly motivated and have a desire, ability and enjoys providing quality care and education to our children, and the ability to offer support to our families and community

• Hold a minimum qualification of a Diploma of Children's Services
• Experience in rostering and ability to work to and within KPIs
• Thorough understanding of the National Quality Framework, EYLF and National Standards
• Ability to build a strong supportive team - encouraging team members to look outside the box to offer educational experiences
• Create an environment where we become the first choice for care and education for families within our communities
• Amazing communication skills
• Have current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training
• Working with children check
• Extensive knowledge with Quikids and Story Park preferred.

You will have a desire to lead your team to offer the best education and care within our community.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and nuture positive and professional relationships within your team, the community, our families and children
• Manage the day to day operations of the centre - in line with our policies and procedures and striving at all times to ensure we are offering quality care
• Manage the business - including but not limited to, enrolments, waiting lists, collection of fees, allocation of budgets, rostering.
• Ensuring the centre is compliant with State legislation and exceeds national quality standards (NQS)
• Collaborates with the educational leader to oversee the curriculum development
• Be an inspiring leader to your team

This is an amazing opportunity to build your team as the centre grows with like minded professionals.  Becoming a valued member of your community and an inspiration to those around you.  We have planned retreats for management and lead educators.  The desire to lead your team through PDs and training sessions - to build on our already strong team. 

This position is also open to someone who is currently performing 2IC role - with a minimum of 12 months experience.

Within your cover letter can I ask that you detail for me what PDs you have completed over the last 18 months.

To apply or enquire about this role please send your Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected].