Firefly HR Come lead the team at a service where social justice and quality care are top priorities. Enjoy flexibility, support, and a strong community focus! Salary Package $110K-$120K. Small NFP Community Focussed Provider. 20 minutes from Penrith. About Us: At Firefly HR, we redefine what it means to find exceptional talent in the education and care profession. We work exclusively with a select group of exceptional clients and candidates, ensuring that only the best are connected with the highest quality opportunities - like this one: The Quick Details: Join a community focused NFP service in Springwood, just 20 minutes from Penrith. This picturesque area offers serene surroundings and a strong community spirit. As Director, you'll focus on quality care and community engagement, honouring the Traditional Owners of the land, the Darug and Gundungurra peoples. Lead a dedicated team and enjoy relocation support if needed. Enjoy the welcoming place while making a meaningful impact in a centre that strives for social justice! About the Role: Salary package + yearly retention bonuses. Salary Sacrifice Options up to $16K + $2.5K benefit card Extensive paid professional development and academic connections. A permanent full-time position, can negotiate to less hours and 4 days for the right candidate if desired. No set hours of when to work, can determine own roster with a primary focus of being present for the team, families and children. Optional RDOS for 40 hour week Additional days off for wellbeing - just for you, and however you like! Opportunity to spend quality time in the classroom and designated days in the office As a Nominated Supervisor, lead, mentor, and support the team, with backing from an Educational Leader and 5 experienced members. Ensure all areas of the NQF are met or exceeded while managing day-to-day operations with a strong focus on community involvement. Build and maintain strong relationships with families, stakeholders, and the community, supported by an EAP in place. About the service: Mid-Size Service: Close to capacity with less than 60 places, organised into 3 distinct rooms. Utilises Storypark, XAP, and Teams for effective communication and documentation. Strong presence in the community with an approved NFP community-based organization. Ample parking available; adjacent to shops for easy access to lunch or breaks. External nightly cleaning service and excellent indoor/outdoor play spaces for children. Two hours of non-contact time provided weekly for all educators to ensure a relaxed work environment and reduce administrative pressures. !! *Pending qualifications and experience, this will vary what the end package will look like - but get in touch. !! About you: Ideal candidate has a Bachelor level qualification that is ACECQA approved. May consider Diploma for the right candidate. No COVID vaccination requirements. Understanding of the NQF and other areas required (food standards, WHS, child protection, and so on). CHCPRT001/025 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk - Accredited Child Protection or willingness to obtain (1-day training). HLTAID004/012 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting or willingness to obtain (1-day training). Someone who is open to continuous improvement in their professional practice and service goals. Someone with great planning and organisational skills. Someone that has a natural affinity for children and a genuine desire to nurture their development. Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework. Excellent understanding of the EYLF: Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia. Someone with empathy & patience, who can build relationships with Management, colleagues, stakeholders, families, children & the community. Someone with an understanding of, and can work with & support, educators of differing abilities & knowledge. Someone with a drive for quality improvement and critical reflection. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to children, have a collaborative leadership style, and are committed to making a difference in the community, then we want to hear from you! Apply now and join a team that is dedicated to making a real impact on the lives of children and families. Child Safeguarding: For this position we are looking for an individual that understands, adheres to, and promotes The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (the Child Safe Standards). In your position, you will create a culture, adopt strategies, and take action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people. Child safeguarding methods for this position, include, but are not limited to: A Working With Children Check (WWCC). Thorough screening. Reference checks. A national police check (pending position level). Firefly HR – Made by Educators, for Educators Salary: $110000-120000 Job Publish: 13-08-2024 Job Expire: 12-09-2024 Please click to View more detail / apply .
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