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Centre Director - Community Managed, Exceeding ServiceWe seek an experienced Centre Director to lead a high-performing, community-managed, not-for-profit, 55-place early learning service. The service has achieved an Exceeding rating of 7/7 in all NQS Quality Areas for three successive A&Rs, most recently in 2023.We offer the successful candidate:Outstanding NFP salary packagePortable long service leave + flexible work hours - take control of your rosterAbove ratio Child to Educator staffing in all four rooms with generous planning allocationsAn opportunity to take on a role that is at full occupancy with waitlistWell-resourced budgets for environments, programs, and classroom planningLeadership-focused professional developmentBeautiful and engaging natural indoor/outdoor environmentsLow staff turnoverAbout the service:This not-for-profit service, governed by a professional parent-led Committee of Management, features four beautifully designed learning environments (all above educator-to-child ratios). The outdoor age-appropriate learning environments include vegetable gardens, sandpits, outdoor role-play kitchens, and are designed to connect children with nature. Children benefit from excursions to the nearby library and other attractions, bush kindy, and various incursions. A full-time Business Manager oversees administrative and financial aspects, allowing you more time to nurture quality relationships with the team, families, and children.As the Centre Director, your responsibilities include:Drive excellence in governance, compliance, and practice.Partner with the Educational Leader to embed play-based pedagogy and deliver exceptional educational outcomes.Oversee full compliance across NQF standards & VEYLDF alignment.Mentor, guide, and inspire a professional team of 35, promote reflective practice, and facilitate professional development.Engage and nurture meaningful relationships with families, local communities, and other stakeholders.Guide strategic initiatives, budgeting, and transparent governance.Maintain service sustainability through strong organisational leadership.What we are looking for in our successful candidate:Diploma or Bachelor in ECEC (ACECQA equivalent)Minimum 5 years in Centre Manager/Nominated Supervisor roles, ideally with like-minded organisationsIn-depth knowledge of NQF/NQS legislation and superior Assessment & Rating outcomesAn action-oriented leader who can think on their feet with exceptional problem-solving skillsStrategic, engaging, and relationship-focused leadership style always putting people before profitsHow do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years'' experience do you have as a centre manager?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?What''s your expected annual base salary?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr