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Executive Lead - Pedagogy and ComplianceAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsEstablished 85 years ago, Gowrie WA is the oldest early childhood education and care provider inWestern Australia. We are proudly not-for-profit, operating three metropolitan centres and opening our first regional centre in the next six months, followed by another in mid-2026. We have a very rare opportunity for an experienced person to take the exciting role ofExecutive Lead - Pedagogy and Compliance.As Executive Lead - Pedagogy and Compliance, you will be responsible for providing overall management and coordination of all aspects of Gowrie''s early childhood education and care services. This will involve exceptional leadership, direction, support, assistance, and mentoring and coaching to our current and future team of Education and Care Leads and Assistant Leads (centre leaders), the Educational Leader/s, and educators. As Executive Lead, you will exemplify best practice and pedagogy, and accountability and compliance.The Executive Lead - Pedagogy and Compliance will be responsible for talent acquisition and onboarding, leadership and management, and all duties relating to people, performance and culture. This will include the overall coordination of an employee management system. You will work with and alongside the leaders to continuously foster and promote our culture of teamwork and fun, professional and personal development, fairness and equity, inclusion and diversity, recognition and acknowledgement, responsibility and accountability, and the safeguarding of children.Working in collaboration with theEducation and Care Leads and Assistants, theExecutive Lead - Pedagogy and Compliance will ensure legislative requirements are being followed in accordance with the National QualityFramework, and that Gowrie WA centres meet and where possible exceeds the Standards. You will oversee external communication, policy development and review, our Reconciliation Action Plan, be up to date with the ever-changing landscape and developments in the sector, and will represent Gowrie WA across a broad range of meetings and representations. You will take pride in working with the Leads and teams to build, maintain, and promote, high quality innovative and sustainable learning environments, quality programs, and service excellence.You will actively work to promote and market these qualities and our services to increase enrolment numbers, providing more children and families with access to quality not-for-profit early childhood education and care.The Executive Lead - Pedagogy and Compliance will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other Executive Leads to grow our organisation. There is a focus on establishing in regional communities that have a evidence based need for high quality education and care, in line with our strategic goals. Regional travel and engagement will be a requirement. A willingness to be involved with the Gowrie WA Board as required and requested, is essential. The Executive Lead - Pedagogy and Compliance will manage and lead strategic projects, service approvals, submissions, reporting, risk management, notifications and applications.To be successful in this very attractive and important role at Gowrie Western Australia, you will thrive in an engaging work environment where you will value collaboration, commitment, robust partnerships, and our fabulous team and organisation.You will strive for operational excellence that benefits young children in our services, and our people and organisation. And, you will be ready to hit the ground, running.You will have the following skills, abilities, and experiences:A minimum of Diploma level qualification in ECEC, or equivalent(already recognised and approved)A minimum of three years experience in a senior leadership/management role, preferably overseeing two or more servicesA thorough understanding of, and commitment to, the National Quality Framework and approval processes, and sound knowledge of recruitment and retention practicesA friendly and professional manner, and positivecan-do attitude and a willingness to assist, develop, support and mentorA genuine passion for team work, and building engaged, valued, and high performing teams and relationships with a positive and accountable team cultureDemonstrated high level attention to detail and problem solving, and ability to implement and work on systemsHighly motivated, committed anddriven, with the ability to be flexible and manage your time and a wide range of demands and locationsWillingness and ability to travelin the metropolitan and regional areasPermanent work rights in Australia (there is no sponsorship on offer)We will offer you:A fabulous role where you can grow and develop others, and yourselfAn amazing team and rewarding workplace you will be extremely proud to be a part ofA generous salary package including professional development allowanceDiscount on early learning fees, if applicable to youTo learn more about Gowrie WA, please visit our website or email [emailprotected] with any questions or requests for more information that you may have.Please submit your resume and a cover letter for this exciting role, to [emailprotected] .Gowrie Western Australia has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse. Ourorganisation is committed to ensuring all children feel valued and safe. We implementand advocate for child safe environments.Robust and transparent vetting and human resource practices are strictly adhered toduring the recruitment process inclusive of application, interview and reference checking.Those who apply for a role at Gowrie Western Australia should be conscious that ourorganisation will carry out thorough checks through references and employment historybased on organisational requirements. This helps to ensure we are recruiting the rightpeople for our organisation, and for the safe guarding of children.All members of the Gowrie Western Australia team are aware of child safe practices andmust alert leaders if they have any concerns.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework? Have you worked in a role where you had team and or line management responsibility? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care? How many years'' experience do you have as an Early Years Manager?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr