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Centre Manager (Director)

Part time – 35 hours per week (usually over 4 days per week Mon-Thurs)

The Opportunity

Mary Ranken Child Care Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Centre Manager (Director).  As a professional manager, you will be responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the daily operations of the service to enable the delivery of high-quality childhood services and programs.  And ensuring the centre operates within the centre policies and procedures along with relevant legislation and regulations requirements.

The position is supported with an Administration Officer one day per week.

Information about our Service

Mary Ranken is a not for profit community based, long standing Early Childhood Service in the beautiful township of Gunnedah.  Gunnedah is a 45 minute drive from Tamworth.  Sydney and Brisbane are only a 1-hour flight from Tamworth airport.  The township has grown considerably over the past decade and is a rich mining and agricultural town boasting the tag of “Koala Capital of the world”.

The service is licensed for 39 places for 0-6-year old’s and has 4 rooms, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool and School Readiness.  The Service has an Early Childhood Teacher, who is also our Educational leader, and guides a dedicated team of experienced Educators.  Mary Ranken Child Care Centre, has built a reputation for high quality and has been servicing families for over 40 years.  The current waiting list has over 30 families wanting to receive a place in the family friendly service. 

Mary Ranken Child Care Centre is currently rated “Meeting” having completed their most recent assessment and rating in December 2018.

Mary Ranken Child Care Centre comes under the auspising body of Gunnedah Family and Children’s Services Incorporated along with Gunnedah Family Day Care, Gunnedah Early Childhood Intervention and Gunnedah Supported Playgroup.   Our vision is to enrich the lives of families, every single day. 

Your Experience

You will be passionate about early childhood education, have the skills to lead other educators, motivating them to excel as they deliver care and education programs.  You will have a proven ability to build and nurture respectful and mutually-beneficial relationships with employees, children and their families.

You must be an approachable leader amongst the community of families, children and employees; with a hands-on approach in managing the service operationally and a solid drive for professional growth and a challenge.

As the first point of contact for parents, exceptional communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly is essential.

Selection Criteria

  • Previous experience in a similar role;
  • ACECQA approved Diploma or a Degree qualification in Education (Early Childhood) or recognised equivalent;
  • Current Working with Children Check;
  • National Police Clearance Certificate;
  • First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates;
  • Child Protection Certificate;
  • A clear understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
  • A clear understanding of the National Quality Standard (NQS)
  • Previous experience with setting and maintaining staff rosters in accordance with legislative requirements
  • Previous staff management experience
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills;
  • Strong computer and technology skills

If you have the commitment and skill to take on this important and rewarding role, we would love to meet you.

Applications Close - 28th February 2019. 

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