Full Job Description
Position: Early Childhood Director
Status: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: $115,817.68 (inclusive of all benefits/allowances including Worker Retention Payment) plus superannuation
Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood, or ACECQA approved equivalent
Centre Name: Granny Glasgow’s Day Care Centre
Location: Carnarvon, WA

Looking for a career move that comes with a lifestyle change too?
If weekends spent exploring the coast, camping, fishing, swimming and discovering some of Western Australia’s most beautiful landscapes sound like your kind of life, Carnarvon could be your next adventure.
Located on WA’s Coral Coast, Carnarvon gives you a great base to explore this incredible part of Western Australia. Spend your time off road-tripping to Coral Bay and Ningaloo Reef, heading south towards Shark Bay, or discovering the beaches, national parks and coastline closer to home.
And with four weeks annual leave plus an additional two weeks special leave, you’ll have time to actually enjoy it.

We’re looking for an experienced Early Childhood Director to lead our team at Granny Glasgow’s Day Care Centre. We’re also keen to hear from experienced 2ICs or Assistant Directors who are ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

Granny Glasgow’s is a 58-place service with rooms defined by purpose – Art Studio, Café, Explorers and Babies. The centre operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm and is supported by One Tree Community Services, a national not-for-profit organisation.
This is an opportunity to grow your leadership career, become part of a close-knit regional community and experience a different side of WA.

Benefits on offer





- $115,817.68 per annum plus superannuation
- Above award salary
- Permanent full-time position
- Four weeks annual leave plus 2 weeks special leave
- Relocation assistance up to $3,000*
- Housing allowance
- Laundry allowance
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Career development and advancement opportunities within a national not-for-profit
- Online inductions and one-on-one development sessions to support you from day one

*Qualified staff only – special conditions apply

What you’ll do

- Lead, support and mentor a team of educators
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the service
- Build strong partnerships with children, families, staff and the local community
- Manage rosters and ensure regulatory ratio requirements are met
- Drive continuous improvement and service compliance
- Support staff development, recruitment and performance
- Manage service budgets and funding
- Oversee Workplace Health & Safety requirements
- Deliver curriculum in accordance with One Tree’s philosophy as the service’s Educational Leader
- Act as Responsible Person, First Aid Officer and Nominated Supervisor of the service

What you’ll bring





- Strong leadership experience within early childhood education – experienced 2ICs or Assistant Directors ready to step into a Director role are encouraged to apply
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience building positive relationships with staff, families and community
- Experience supporting high-quality practice within an early education and care setting
- Experience leading and developing staff
- A commitment to continuous improvement and quality service delivery
- Knowledge of relevant state and Commonwealth legislation and regulations
- A willingness to embrace regional living and become part of the Carnarvon community

Certifications & Licences required

- Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA approved equivalent
- Transparent WA Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
- Current Senior First Aid and CPR certificates
- Valid driver’s licence

What you need to do

- Update your resume
- Write a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position
- Be eligible to work in Australia
- Click on the “Apply” button

Ready for a new career and a new place to call home?
If you’re looking for leadership, lifestyle and the opportunity to experience more of regional WA, we’d love to hear from you.

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

One Tree is committed to equal opportunity, child safety and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with.

For more information or to request a copy of the position description, call (08) •••• •103 or email ••••@onetree.org.au.

One Tree, the place to be

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