Child Care Cluster Director

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Are you an experienced Children’s Services Educator ready to advance your career within the largest local government provider in NSW? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to lead and manage Floribunda Preschool and Nangamay OSHC. As a Childcare Cluster Director with Penrith City Council, you will oversee high-quality education and care programs for children aged 0 to 12 and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our curriculum implementation.

Your day will involve

• Lead and manage our childcare services, ensuring the delivery of exceptional educational programs
• Drive the advancement of our curriculum and educational strategies
• Undertake the role of Nominated Supervisor, guiding and supporting your team
• Oversee budget management and ensure financial efficiency
• Foster a positive and productive work environment through strong leadership and staff management
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain and enhance service quality

What we are looking for

• A Diploma Qualification in Early Childhood Education and care or a Tertiary Qualification in Early Childhood Education
• Proven ability to develop and implement educational programs
• Child Protection Certificate or a commitment to obtaining one
• In-depth knowledge of The National Quality Standards and contemporary curriculum frameworks
• Familiarity with The Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience in budget management
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Current First Aid Certificate, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Training

What’s on offer

• Career opportunities including study support and capability mapping of your skills to enable you to grow to your full potential
• 15 days personal leave per year
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Access to fitness passport
• Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres

Commencing hourly rate: $96,174.00 – $111,325.00 +11.5% superannuation

About Penrith City Council

Join Penrith City Council, where we prioritise both our community and our employees. We understand that work is just one aspect of your life, so we’re committed to supporting you in all the moments that matter.

As the largest local government childcare service provider in NSW, we annually cater to over 4,000 children across 53 childcare services. Committed to enriching the lives of families and children, we offer various childcare services, including Long Day Care, Vacation and Out of School Hours Care, Preschools, and a Mobile Playvan. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to the intellectual, social, and physical development of the children in our care.

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.

If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in childcare, apply now to be part of our team!

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.

You will be required to undertake background checks, including a Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

For further information about the position, please contact Anna Taha, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0437 785 516.