• Salary between $37 - $55/hr (depending on qualifications, NESA Accreditation and experience) + RDO's + Director's Allowance + Super + Salary packaging
• Make a significant impact on children's early learning and development.
• Great opportunity for a strong, collaborative leader

About the Opportunity

St John’s Child Care Centre is a not-for-profit organisation operating as part of Uniting Early Learning. The Centre provides a long day care for 44 children from birth to five years, including a preschool program. The Centre is committed to providing the best education and care for children, and is rated as exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS). 

The Centre has been operating for 30 years and has maintained a high reputation in the local community. It continues to be a sought-after service for local families, creating positive impact on the community, qualifying as a finalist in Local Business Awards in the category of Child Care Services in 2021. The Centre is proud of having high staff retention and longstanding families. 

A willingness to strengthen and continue close relations with the local Uniting church would be well regarded.

We are looking for a passionate, innovative, driven and experienced leader to become a Service Director/Nominated Supervisor who has strong leadership and communication skills to continue this tradition and provide strategic leadership to the Centre.

What you will be doing in this role

In this role you will need the ability to inspire, motivate, lead and maintain a positive learning culture for our dedicated and longstanding team of families and educators. 

Your work will include:

• Overseeing the operations of the service including ability to read and understand a budget and the Financial report and contribute to the major line items in the budget when developing the budget for the financial year
• Leading, guiding and supporting a team which provides quality education and care to children
• Developing positive and collaborative relationships that support children, their families and community
• Providing consistent and visible leadership in WH&S behaviours and actions within the team
• Leading the development and evaluation and continuous improvements to the service
• Ensuring the Centre maintains Quality Assurance accreditation
• Providing and maintaining a safe and supportive work environment that is inclusive of all staff 
• Continuously fostering a good relationship with the local church.

Who we are looking for

• Previous experience in a leadership role as Centre Director 
• ACECQA assessed Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and communication skills
• Ability to establish, foster and nurture collaborative partnerships with families, our local communities and the church
• Excellent knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and teaching pedagogy
• Experience with the quality assessment process by the NSW Department of Education 
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Demonstrated understanding of governance principles and ability to model best practice.

About Uniting Early Learning

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

What we offer you 

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking) 
• A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle 
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers 
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members 

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting 

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

How to Apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.