• Salary between $102,000 to $114,000 plus super
• Full time 38 hours per week (fixed term contract - 3years)
• Infant metal health and attachment informed Intensive Early Childhood Education and Care Program
• Unique opportunity supporting children living with significant adversity.

“Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in an early childhood education centre where the ratios were better, the group sizes small, you had two hours every day out of the room for planning, mentorship and coaching and where you could make a significant difference in the lives of children and families? C&K Dixon Street Early Years Centre will have those conditions and more. I’m looking forward to working with you!” – Dr Anne Kennedy

Where every child flourishes

C&K Dixon St Early Years Centre is an intensive Early Childhood Education and Care research project model. It aims to address a critical gap in Australia’s early childhood education and care system to adequately support children living with severe levels of family stress and social disadvantage.

The objective of this program is that children living with significant adversity will experience a stable and enriching early learning and care program and enter school as confident and successful learners who are developmentally equal to their peers.

It is an exemplar model which aligns with C&K’s strategic priorities and upholds the standards and values that are vital to our organisation. The C&K Dixon Street Early Years Centre is one of three research sites in Australia and will be supported through coaching, mentoring and professional development from the Parkville Institute.

Working with team of qualified teachers, educators and allied health professionals, you will contribute to an early learning environment that is safe, inclusive and responsive to the needs of children, families and educators.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute significantly to research that could shape the future of the early childhood sector in Australia.

We are now looking for a Director to join our dedicated team to support the implementation a high-quality early education and care service for children and families. As a qualified and experienced Early Childhood professional, you will play a key leadership within our new early years centre. You’ll bring your specialist skills and knowledge in operations of an early childhood centre, curriculum, pedagogy, family and engagement with a desire to work collaboratively with specialised early years teachers, through inquiry and critical reflection.  

C&K Dixon St Early Years Centre is located in a central part of Strathpine, close to public transport and has parking onsite. The centre has large, natural outdoor play spaces for children to easily access from all classrooms.

Joining us will bring you:

• Opportunity to contribute to research and practice that will change the life trajectories of children and families experiencing significant adversity.
• A welcoming and collaborative team that are committed to providing you with all the training, learning and support you need to grow your skills and knowledge!
•  Low Educator to Child Ratios (1:3 under 3 years old & 1:6 over 3 years old) and small group sizes.
• Holidays over the Christmas/ New Year Period (centre closes for two weeks).
• Salary packaging available.

You will need to hold, or be willing to enrol and work towards:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent (recognised by ACECQA as an early childhood teaching qualification), however applicants who are highly experienced and skilled and hold a Diploma in Children’s Services will be considered
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification
• Paid Blue Card or Exemption Card 
• A Police Check current within 3 months or willingness to obtain one

C&K is committed to an inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.  

All C&K employees are required to undergo background checks which includes a police check. Also, all C&K employees will need to have obtained their 1st and 2nd vaccinations for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.