Director

Position: Director
Status: Permanent Full Time
Salary range: $104,162.10 (inclusive of all allowances/loadings), plus super
Qualifications: Diploma in early childhood/ACECQA approved equivalent or above
Centre name: One Tree Kununurra Community Childcare and Education Centre
Location: Kununurra, Western Australia 6743
  
Kununurra is a beautiful remote town located in the East Kimberley. In Kununurra, we run a lovely small service with a child-centered approach. If you’re looking for new experiences, then you’ll love working at this service.

One Tree reaches across Australia, with children’s services in regional & remote towns and centres. We span the country because we want all children, no matter where they live, to have access to the same education, care, and start in life.

The ‘right people on the right bus’ benefits

• Above award salary – $2 extra per hour
• 4 weeks annual leave plus 2 weeks off over the festive season
• Relocation allowance up to $3000
• $200 per week in housing allowance
• Salary packaging available
• Subsidised childcare
• Uniforms provided
• Career advancement
• Rewards for every year you spend at One Tree, including extra annual leave, Qantas frequent flyer points and more
• Online inductions & PD sessions
• Access our Employee Assistance Program
• Sponsorship available for the right candidate

The position

As the Director – you will lead, inspire and mentor educators to ensure the service is providing a high-quality early childhood education in a remote Aboriginal community. You are responsible for overseeing the operations of the centre, where you will support and warmly welcome children and families.
  
Your ability to recognise and develop the strengths in children and your team and a commitment to work within One Tree Community Service’s spirit, purpose and values will be your key to success. 
  
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year’s experience in a managerial role or extensive 2IC experience.
  
Selection Criteria

• Organisational skills including include general organising, planning, time management, scheduling, coordinating resources and meeting deadlines
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of, and commitment to comply with the organisation’s code of ethics, vision (spirit), policies and procedures and to support the organisations culture
• Experience in building successful relationships with staff, families and community
• Experience in achieving excellence at management level in an early education and care setting
• Experience in managing staff including staff performance, recruitment and performance appraisals
• A commitment to continuous improvement and efficiencies in service delivery
• Knowledge of relevant state and commonwealth laws and regulations

Qualifications/Requirements

• Be eligible to work in Australia and willing to relocate to Kununurra
• Diploma in early childhood/ACECQA approved equivalent or above
• A current WA Working with Children Check
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance
• A valid driver’s licence
• First Aid & CPR certificates or willing to obtain

What you need to do

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For more information or to request a copy of the position description, call or email us on (08) 6250 4103 or recruitment@onetree.org.au

         One Tree, the place to be
To view our website, visit: www.onetree.org.au

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for any kind of child abuse.