bestchance Child Family Care is currently seeking an exceptional individual with a positive and proactive approach to join our passionate and supportive team at the Armstrong Creek East Children’s Centre. This role requires someone who is prepared to provide assistance in all aspects of running the centre.
We have an interest based children’s focus in our rooms and we are looking for a like-minded passionate Assistant Director/2IC who wants to make a real difference in the lives of children every day.
Please note, this is a Fixed-Term Full Time position until 19 December 2025.
You will stand out if you:
- have experience in supervising in a childcare environment, working within a strength-based and family centred approach
- desire to develop warm, respectful and positive relationships with staff, children and families
- have a genuine passion in creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment
- are creative with an enthusiastic hands-on children’s approach
- can demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- have experience in developing rapport and positive working relationships with stakeholders and families from a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds.
- Previous experience in similar role advantageous
In addition to the above you will need the following to be considered for this role:
- as a minimum, completed a Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care qualification
- ready to take the next step in your career by leading Educators
- hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check
- hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting)
- successfully completed ‘Protecting Children - Mandatory reporting and other obligations for the Early Childhood Sector’ training
- have a well-developed understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and National Regulations
About us:
bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, our support programs for families, and our registered training organisation.
bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families.
For more information visit our website at https://www.bestchance.org.au/
Applications:
Applications for this position close on 24 December 2024.
For a copy of the position description, please visit https://www.bestchance.org.au/position-descriptions/
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the team at careers@bestchance.org.au
bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people
