Children Services Director Role - Inner West

Children's Services Director - Inner West Melbourne (Exceeding Rated, Not-for-Profit)

Are you a passionate and experienced manager looking to make a real impact in a supportive and community-focused environment?

Our well-regarded, exceeding-rated, not-for-profit childcare center in Melbourne's inner west is seeking a dedicated Director to join our team. With a capacity for 70 children per day, we offer a warm and collaborative workplace where your contributions are highly valued.

About Us:

• Community-Focused: Not-for-profit with a strong commitment to families and children.
• Exceeding Rated: Consistently delivering high-quality early childhood education and care.
• Strong Support: Excellent management support, including an Assistant Director and Educational Leader to support and an area manager, to foster your professional growth.
• Diverse Community: We proudly serve a diverse community and prioritize building positive relationships with families.
• Kindergarten Program: We offer a comprehensive kindergarten program, with two Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs) on staff.

The Role:

As the Director you will be instrumental in:

• Building and nurturing positive relationships with children and families
• Leading and mentoring a team of dedicated educators.
• Overseaing the development and implementation of high-quality learning programs.
• Ensuring an excellent knowledge and application of child safe standards and all relevant regulations are met.
• Ensure the center is meeting all regulations and policies
• Manage and mentor the teachers.
• Managing the waitlist, center tours and liase with prosective families

What We're Looking For:

• Diploma of Children's Services or above.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring educators.
• A strong dedication to providing high-quality learning experiences.
• Exceptional understanding and application of child safe standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with families.
• Have First aid training, 2 references, working with children check or VIT, police check.

Salary Package:

Negotiable based on experience, with a salary package ranging from $100,000 to $120,000.

To apply please follow links below or call Melanie Mckeown 03 86307400 for a confidential discussion