Elevate your Educational Leadership Career: Join Kids First and make a lasting impact in a dynamic leadership role

The perks

• Thrive in a supportive environment. Join a well establish leadership team that values your success and provides unwavering support at every turn
• We all know how important work life balance is so take advantage of our Rostered day off benefit and accrue leave faster.
• Enjoy the benefits of the Kids First EBA - above award salary and salary packaging options.
• Take advantage of the opportunity to explore new horizons with a car allowance provided for your adventures!

About the opportunity

This is a significant role with a lot of depth. Drawing on your vast experience working within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, you will be taking the lead as you mentor our Education and Care staff across the Southeast region of Melbourne.

Collaborating closely with the General Manager of Children's Services and dedicated Lead Teachers you will oversee the operations of Kids First Australian Education and Care Services. This impactful role invites you to shape young minds, foster growth, and leave an enduring legacy in early education.

Although no two days are the same, you can expect your days to be filled with…

• Supporting and supervising the implementation of Kids First's pillars for service excellence.
• Building strong and collaborative, partnerships, culture, and community relationships.
• Supporting the implementation of a high-quality educational program aligning to Kids First Early Years Education Program - Kindergarten Model (EYEP-KM).
• Providing a model of excellence across Kids First Child & Family Centres, ensuring a quality early childhood program reflects the principles, practices and learning outcomes described in the VEYLDF and NQS.
• Provide direct supervision, facilitate planning days, oversee staff training days and provide day-to-day support to Lead Teachers.
• Manage operational compliance and staff rostering in accordance with funding guidelines.
• Managing and monitoring kindergarten funding, budgets and expenditure

You can find out more about the day to day via the Position Description

About you

A gifted connector and mentor, you possess an innate ability to inspire, motivate, and empower those around you. Your exceptional at fostering strong relationships, driving collaboration and success in the workplace. With a deep understanding of the Early Education and Care Sector, you bring a wealth of knowledge to the role. As a self-starter with the ability to operate in a highly efficient manger, you're poised to excel in this dynamic leadership position.

What's needed for your success?

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams of 10 and above
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing program development
• Excellent understanding of the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and Education and Care National Law Act 2010 and VEYLDF
• Proven skills and knowledge in computer and administration, including enrolment data base systems and the ability to multi-task, meet timelines and work under pressure, while meeting program deliverables

Don't delay, apply now!

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6668990

For inquiries about the position, please contactSuzie Mansell - General Manager, Early Childhood Education and Care via smansell@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).