Early Childhood Education & Care

Nido Early School Mount Hawthorn is seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Director to lead our stunning, well-established, 78 place service with 5 rooms and 3 outdoor play areas. The Reggio Emilia inspired play spaces across one level, setting children’s imagination alight through engagement and discovery's lives every day while nurturing your own growth and leadership journey.Support You Will Receive:<ul><li>Full time Curriculum Leader (Educational Leader)</li><li>Part Time Family Advocate</li><li>Weekly support and guidance from an Area Manager</li><li>You will enjoy continuous leadership and professional development opportunities</li><li>A starting 2 week onboarding with your Area Manager, first day based at our Hillary's head office&nbsp;</li></ul>Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive above award salary on offer</li><li>Childcare discount for your own children</li><li>A comprehensive induction with your Area Manager, thorough onboarding program, plus enhanced development opportunities through our partnership with the ECA Learning Hub</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Telus Health</li><li>Continuous learning and professional development through online platform</li><li>Nido recognition day – we love to celebrate you</li><li>Access to ECA Learning Modules – gift of learning</li><li>Nido anniversary celebrations and recognition pins</li><li>Discounted Bupa Membership</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Hold a Diploma or above in Early Childhood Education and Care</li><li>Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar leadership position</li><li>Must be available to work 5 days a week</li><li>A Valid Working with Children Check or willing to obtain</li><li>Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain</li><li>In depth understanding of the EYLF and NQS to ensure quality outcomes for the children</li><li>Provide guidance, leadership, mentorship, and support to a diverse team of educators, culinary professionals, trainees, and students.</li><li>You have a vision to support local families and their children by mentoring and leading your team to exceptional heights</li><li>Have strong communication skills written and verbal</li></ul>HOW TO APPLY:If you are interested or would like to find out more,&nbsp;CLICK APPLY NOW!Nido Early School is a Child Safe Organisation. We have a zero tolerance to child abuse, and are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children.&nbsp;We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants.

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Nido Mount Hawthorn is looking for an experienced and inspiring Director to lead the 78 place service and make a real impact.

Centre Director

Full time

In partnership with your Centre Leadership Team, you will lead your team on the path to Exceeding through your practices and partnerships. In return, you will be joining a company that recognises you and your experience and empowers you in your new role. We are genuinely committed to investing in our people. We will offer you the tools, training and support needed in your new role. In your new role, you will be the Centre Manager at our Kyneton Centre. <h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Access to visible leaders and founders&nbsp;</li><li>Mental Health First Aid&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Assistance Program&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning&nbsp;</li><li>Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development&nbsp;</li><li>Immediate access to our learning portal, Journey Academy&nbsp;</li><li>High-quality resources and environments&nbsp;</li><li>Core values that we live and breathe&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Bringing the Journey Values of connection, communication and consideration to life and reflecting this in everyday practice.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to adhere to Journey’s child safe policy and code of conduct&nbsp;</li><li>Managing your centre’s performance in partnership with your Centre Performance Manager&nbsp;</li><li>Working collaboratively with the enrolments team to ensure that all enquires are addressed appropriately and positively.&nbsp;</li><li>Developing and maintaining strong, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with all families to ensure they feel a sense of belonging and connection to the centre.&nbsp;</li><li>Developing strong community relationships and in turn, a strong community profile&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensuring that your centre always demonstrates exceeding levels of practice as outlined in the National Quality Standard.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Qualification & experience</h3><ul><li>ACECQA approved and recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification&nbsp;</li><li>A minimum of two years of full time experience in a similar role</li><li>Approved State Specific Working with Children Check and Verification&nbsp;</li></ul>

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In partnership with your Centre Leadership Team, you will lead your team on the path to Exceeding through your practices and partnerships

Child Care Centre Manager

In partnership with your Centre Leadership Team, you will lead your team on the path to Exceeding through your practices and partnerships. In return, you will be joining a company that recognises you and your experience and empowers you in your new role. We are genuinely committed to investing in our people. We will offer you the tools, training and support needed in your new role. In your new role, you will be the Centre Managers at either Journey Early Learning Millner, Nightcliff, Durack and Durack Heights. <h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Access to visible leaders and founders&nbsp;</li><li>Mental Health First Aid&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Assistance Program&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning&nbsp;</li><li>Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development&nbsp;</li><li>Immediate access to our learning portal, Journey Academy&nbsp;</li><li>High-quality resources and environments&nbsp;</li><li>Core values that we live and breathe&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Bringing the Journey Values of connection, communication and consideration to life and reflecting this in everyday practice.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to adhere to Journey’s child safe policy and code of conduct&nbsp;</li><li>Managing your centre’s performance in partnership with your Centre Performance Manager&nbsp;</li><li>Working collaboratively with the enrolments team to ensure that all enquires are addressed appropriately and positively.&nbsp;</li><li>Developing and maintaining strong, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with all families to ensure they feel a sense of belonging and connection to the centre.&nbsp;</li><li>Developing strong community relationships and in turn, a strong community profile&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensuring that your centre always demonstrates exceeding levels of practice as outlined in the National Quality Standard.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3 style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</h3> <h3>Qualification & experience</h3><ul><li>ACECQA approved and recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification&nbsp;</li><li>A minimum of two years of full time experience in a similar role</li><li>Approved State Specific Working with Children Check and Verification&nbsp;</li></ul>

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<h3>Assistant Director / 2IC</h3>Lead People. Support Practice. Stay Connected to What Matters Most.We're looking for passionate Assistant Directors / 2ICs to join our teams at&nbsp;Perfect Start Birkdale&nbsp;and&nbsp;Smarttots Early Education Alex Hills.This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys the best of both worlds—a leadership role that allows you to remain connected to children and educational practice while also stepping into centre leadership. You'll spend part of your week working directly with children and educators, while also having dedicated non-contact leadership time to support the Centre Director with operations, mentoring, continuous improvement and creating a positive team culture.If your idea of leadership is building capability, nurturing relationships and creating an environment where both children and educators can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.<h3>About the Role</h3>As our Assistant Director / 2IC, you will:<ul><li style="margin-left:15px;">Work alongside the Centre Director to support the day-to-day leadership and operations of the service.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Spend time working directly with children and educators, building meaningful relationships and supporting high-quality practice.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Use your dedicated non-contact leadership time to support administration, compliance, team development and continuous improvement.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Mentor and support educators to build confidence, capability and reflective practice.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Support educators to notice, wonder alongside children, and create learning experiences that are responsive to children's ideas, questions and theories.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Foster a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture where everyone feels valued.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Build strong partnerships with families and the wider community.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Contribute to the centre's Quality Improvement Plan and ongoing journey towards excellence.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Step confidently into the Centre Director role when required.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>You are someone who:<ul><li style="margin-left:15px;">Leads with kindness, integrity and authenticity.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Loves supporting others to grow and celebrating their successes.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Understands that great leadership starts with strong relationships.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Enjoys being present with children while also developing your leadership skills.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Is organised, proactive and solutions-focused.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Can confidently balance the needs of children, families, educators and the service.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Embraces feedback, reflection and continuous learning.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Believes every child and every educator deserves someone who believes in them.</li></ul>We're not looking for perfection.&nbsp;We're looking for someone who is reflective, willing to learn, and committed to continually growing alongside children, families and colleagues. Someone who leads with humility, embraces challenge and understands that the best leaders never stop learning themselves.<h3>Essential Requirements</h3><ul><li style="margin-left:15px;">Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher).</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Previous leadership experience within an early childhood setting.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and relevant legislation.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">A genuine passion for mentoring and developing educators.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Current Blue Card.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain).</li></ul>

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Lead People. Support Practice. Stay Connected to What Matters Most.

Assistant Director/2IC

Part time

Centre Management

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