• Permanent Position | Outback QLD
• Opportunity of a Lifetime!
• Attractive Salary + Rent Free Accommodation + 7 weeks Leave + Relocation Assistance

The Organisation

This is a future-focused, community-responsive organisation with a charter to enhance all facets of life across the vast area it operates. With an experienced and committed management team known for ‘making things happen’ its progressive approach to business and the great emphasis it places on developing the skills and focus of its people particularly across the community services portfolio will ensure it stays at the forefront of its industry sector.

To work here is to be connected. To be part of a true community who value creativity and collaboration, wellbeing and sustainability, opportunity, and diversity.

Increasingly recognised for creating a vibrant, high performing and rewarding workplace, the organisation takes pride in creating exceptional and meaningful work experiences, encouraging innovation and for delivering award winning benefits to their employees and community.

Within this ever-changing world there could not be a better time to secure a role in regional Queensland and to enjoy the fresh air and opportunity to explore the outback. The organisation will support you every step of the way to make this a reality even if you are currently based in COVID hot spot areas. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

The Role

The diversity of the organisation is significant and will provide a springboard to enhance your future career prospects. This is a great region in Queensland for families to feel safe and to enjoy every advantage of living in and experiencing life outside of a capital city, particularly in these uncertain times. With an airport, hospital, private and public schools, and a range of other services – you can truly have the experience of a lifetime both personally and professionally.

This is no ordinary role. It may represent a move for someone already living and working in a regional area who is keen to accelerate their career. Alternatively, if a ‘tree change’ is something you’ve been looking for this could be your chance to enjoy life away from the extreme measures being experienced in the capital cities and to enjoy all the benefits of living in outback Queensland. Regardless, this is a move that will be hard to equal elsewhere and will undoubtedly enable you to realise your future career aspirations and provide some enviable work/life balance.

About You

Regarded as a true leader you will be passionate about influencing, nurturing, and continuing to grow the centre by delivering high-quality care to families within the community. Understandably you will be capable of driving a mandate of improvement and compliance as well as oversee:

• Managing and reviewing staff rosters

• The delivery of consistent, high-quality care
• Interacting with children and families in a positive, sensitive, and respectful manner building strong, positive relationships
• Reviewing and managing the budgets of the Centre
• Supporting and overseeing all educators to plan and implement child centred, high-quality educational programs based on children’s strengths and interests
• Supporting staff to guide children's behaviours inclusively to ensure the best outcomes for the children
• Leading, supporting, and mentoring a team of motivated educators using consultative, interpersonal, and supervisory skills
• Fostering a culture of reflective practice, which leads to the continued development and improvement of the service
• Implementing/using your sound knowledge of the Approved Learning Frameworks
• Actively contributing to ensuring the service achieves its goals
• Knowledge of the QikKids System

Your strong and effective leadership skills will be underpinned by a deep knowledge of the legislation, and your qualifications will include the following:

• Minimum of a diploma in early childhood education and care (held for a minimum of 2 years) or tertiary qualifications in early childhood.
• Knowledge of National Quality Framework and Standards ("NQF" and "NQS"), the Early Years Learning Framework ("EYLF")
• Blue Card
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training

Why this Role?

The diversity of the organisation is significant and will provide a springboard to enhance your future career prospects. This is a great region in Queensland for families to feel safe and to enjoy every advantage of living in and experiencing life outside of a capital city, particularly in these uncertain times. With an airport, hospital, private and public schools, and a range of other services – you can truly have the experience of a lifetime both personally and professionally.

This is no ordinary role. It may represent a move for someone already living and working in a regional area who is keen to accelerate their career. Alternatively, if a ‘tree change’ is something you’ve been looking for this could be your chance to enjoy life away from the extreme measures being experienced in the capital cities and to enjoy all the benefits of living in outback Queensland. Regardless, this is a move that will be hard to equal elsewhere and will undoubtedly enable you to realise your future career aspirations and provide some enviable work/life balance.

As mentioned, an excellent salary is on offer + above industry Super together with rent free accommodation, 7 week’s leave per annum and relocation assistance.

For further information, please call Rona Horsfall on 0438 943 854.