Childcare Portfolio Director / Senior Centre Director - Newcastle/Hunter Regions

Little Zak's Academyis privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.

Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

**In this role you will support our Centre Directors on leave or need of an additional set of hands across various centres.**Your commitment to leading a service on its path to exceptional quality is endless and you have the support of a dedicated team that shares your vision. You are a People Leader – you know how to get the best out of your team for the ultimate benefit to children and families.

Your portfolio of services will be located across the Hunter/Newcastle and Central Coast region.

About you:

• ACECQA Approved Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Experience with staff development & leadership, experience in a similar role required e.g., Nominated Supervisor across different services, Area Manager
• Strong knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Outstanding level of verbal and written communication
• Strong computer skills
• Current First Aid, CPR, Child Protection, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
• Current Working with Children Check

Benefits for you:

• Competitive above-award remuneration
• Up to $2,000 annual bonus
• 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
• A paid day off on your birthday & a well-being day (on top of your annual leave)
• $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
• Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program
• Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply)
• Travel Allowances (T&Cs apply)
• Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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Little Zaks Child Safety Commitment Little Zak’s is a Child Safe Organisation.We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have arigorous recruitment and screening processin place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak’s, you acknowledge and agree toundergo all required child safety checksas part of our employment process.