Centre Director - Forster
- Lead the Forster early learning centre, building and developing a high-performing educational team.
- Oversee curriculum, centre administration, budgets, compliance and relationships with families and the community.
- Support quality early childhood education in line with the Early Years Learning Framework and relevant legislation.
The Benefits
St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:
- mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
- Competitive Salary + Worker Retention Allowance + Super
- Additional Support: An experienced and dedicated administration officer to support you in your role
- Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
- Growth: Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
- Facilities: State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
- Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;
- Fitness Passport (T&C's apply), EAP and flu injections
- 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
- $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
The Role
Exciting Opportunity!
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Centre Director to lead our Forster team! This is your chance to build and inspire a dedicated educational team while establishing the centre as a leading provider of early childhood education and care in the community.
At St Nicholas Early Education, our leadership team is highly valued and works closely together to deliver exceptional services to families. With access to strong training, development, and mentoring programs, you’ll have the support needed to thrive in your role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Centre Director to showcase their leadership, innovation, and passion for early education. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic leadership team while making a lasting impact on children, families, and the growing Forster Service. This role will be offered on a Temporary, Full-Time basis until September 2027.
Experience / Criteria
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Centre Director
- Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training
- Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
- Demonstrated knowledge of services requirements of the CCSS (childcare subsidy system) and ability to perform software application for compliance.
- Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations
- Demonstrated ability to successfully support the Early Learning Years Framework with the centre curriculum
- Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an Early Education Centre
Qualifications
- Diploma in Children’s Services or Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as identified by Australian Children’s Education and care Authority
- Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
- Working with Children Check verification number
- Approved child protection training certificate
If you genuinely share our passion for Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.
**Please note that by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.**
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
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Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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