Assistant Director Childcare

Cloncurry Shire Council is a future-focused, community-responsive organisation with a charter to enhance all facets of life in the Shire. Creating this improved future is underpinned by an increased focus on planning for the long-term needs of the community and coordinating the delivery and ongoing management of services, infrastructure, and facilities. The Council are in a strong financial position and play an important role in enhancing this thriving economy.Few places can claim to be as influential in shaping Australia as Cloncurry. Birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and destination of the first Qantas flight - Cloncurry is a community that celebrates outback life. Popularly known as the "Friendly Heart of the Great Northwest", Cloncurry has the feel of a western town with the progressiveness of a modern community. The 'Curry', as it is affectionately known by locals, is 120km east of Mount Isa and 400km south of the Gulf of Carpentaria.Assistant DirectorThe Assistant Director supports the Centre Director in the overall leadership of the Centre. Working closely with the Centre Director you will develop your leadership skills in early childhood service provision, coaching and mentoring a team of educators in their work with children and families. You will also help to build the capabilities of the team with the Centre Director and develop your business administration skills to gain a deep understanding and proactively contribute to the Centre’s performance across all targets. Duties are designed to develop you to become an effective Centre Director.Key responsibilities include:Maintain a safe environment for children, families, team members, and all visitors.Responsible for the overall management of the Centre during the Centre Director’s absence.Perform key management tasks including rostering, managing family accounts, wait-list management, purchasing and providing administrative support to the Centre Director as required.Provide a high level of customer service to all who call or visit the centre including new family orientation.Capturing and processing data/new enrolments via appropriate software.Scheduling tours and managing the service calendar.Provide advice and seek out ways to improve operational efficiencies and project manage the implementation of such systems or processes.Seek out opportunities for grants available to the service, write grant applications and manage successful grants.Provide secretarial support for team meetings.Reporting and follow-up of centre maintenance.Room support and relief as needed to maintain ratios.Providing support to Director/Nominated supervisor as required. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Substantial experience as a Senior Educator or in a similar roleExperience managing teams (desirable)Significant experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and general computer skills.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills along with an optimistic attitude to work.Exceptional organisational skills to be able to work efficiently and in a systematic manner.Self-motivated individual, who is able to take ownership of the role and be able to complete projects and tasks with minimal assistance.Applicants must have/be eligible to obtain a Blue Card for child-related employment prior to commencement.Bachelor of Early Childhood or Diploma-level early childhood qualificationCurrent First Aid Qualification in accordance with ACECQA guidelines Applications close 7 October 2022 at 5:00pm Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply  AUD Cloncurry 4824