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Director Childcare – Maternity Leave (12 months)

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Director of Childcare to join the team.  This is a Maternity Leave Cover Contract for 12 months (May/June 2024-April/May 2025). Benefits include:5 weeks Annual LeaveMonthly RDO'sPersonal (Sick) Leave $100-$110k per annum (dependent on qualifications/experience)+ SuperannuationLocality AllowanceAccommodation ProvidedCloncurry 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. About the RoleThe primary objective of this role is to manage and oversee the operations of the Curry Kids Early Learning Centre, ensuring child in care are given a safe, happy, and educational environment. Through the provision of strong leadership in the operational and strategic management of the Curry Kids Early Learning Centre, the Director is a diligent task-master, and strong communicator with parents and the wider-community. The Director is responsible for the promotion of the Centre as a healthy, safe, and enriching environment for children while delivering programs which conform to the National Quality Standards (NQS) and National Quality Framework (NQF).  Key ResponsibilitiesThe Curry Kids Early Learning Centre Director is pivotal to achieving the vision of Cloncurry Shire Council. As the leader of the Centre, the Director will establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and develop the Centre team to provide high-quality education and care.It is the expectation of Cloncurry Shire Council, that the Director actively works to ensure the Curry Kids Early Learning Centre is a leading provider of early learning and care in the community. The Director role model’s excellent leadership to bring out the best in our people, build their capability and support them in making the Centre a safe and engaging place for children, families, and the team.The Director will source best practice within the organisation and sector, leveraging this to develop and coach the team to deliver outstanding performance. Working closely with the team, the Director will ensure the Centre meets, as a minimum, the National Quality Standards (NQS), and deliver the required attendance, labour, and overall Centre contribution results. Mandatory Qualifications, Education, and LicencesA current Police ClearanceHold and maintain an unrestricted C class driver’s licenceAQF Diploma Children’s Services or higher with a minimum three (3) years’ experienceCurrent first aid certificate and anaphylaxis and asthma trainingCurrent Positive Notice Blue CardPlease see the Position Description for more information For further information please contact the HR Team on 4742 4100 or email council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au.  Applications Close Friday 26 April at 5pm   Position Description AUD Cloncurry 4824

Director Childcare - Maternity Leave (12 months)

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Director of Childcare to join the team.  This is a Maternity Leave Cover Contract for 12 months (May/June 2024-April/May 2025). Benefits include:

  • 5 weeks Annual Leave
  • Monthly RDO's
  • Personal (Sick) Leave
  •  $100-$110k per annum (dependent on qualifications/experience)+ Superannuation
  • Locality Allowance
  • Accommodation Provided

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.

 

About the Role

The primary objective of this role is to manage and oversee the operations of the Curry Kids Early Learning Centre, ensuring child in care are given a safe, happy, and educational environment. Through the provision of strong leadership in the operational and strategic management of the Curry Kids Early Learning Centre, the Director is a diligent task-master, and strong communicator with parents and the wider-community. 

The Director is responsible for the promotion of the Centre as a healthy, safe, and enriching environment for children while delivering programs which conform to the National Quality Standards (NQS) and National Quality Framework (NQF). 

 

Key Responsibilities

The Curry Kids Early Learning Centre Director is pivotal to achieving the vision of Cloncurry Shire Council. As the leader of the Centre, the Director will establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and develop the Centre team to provide high-quality education and care.

It is the expectation of Cloncurry Shire Council, that the Director actively works to ensure the Curry Kids Early Learning Centre is a leading provider of early learning and care in the community. The Director role model’s excellent leadership to bring out the best in our people, build their capability and support them in making the Centre a safe and engaging place for children, families, and the team.

The Director will source best practice within the organisation and sector, leveraging this to develop and coach the team to deliver outstanding performance. Working closely with the team, the Director will ensure the Centre meets, as a minimum, the National Quality Standards (NQS), and deliver the required attendance, labour, and overall Centre contribution results.

 

Mandatory Qualifications, Education, and Licences

  • A current Police Clearance
  • Hold and maintain an unrestricted C class driver’s licence
  • AQF Diploma Children’s Services or higher with a minimum three (3) years’ experience
  • Current first aid certificate and anaphylaxis and asthma training
  • Current Positive Notice Blue Card

Please see the Position Description for more information

 

For further information please contact the HR Team on 4742 4100 or email council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au. 

 

Applications Close Friday 26 April at 5pm