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Centre Director – Windsor Neighbourhood Childcare Centre
Permanent, Full-time | 38 hours | Monday to Friday

Lead a passionate team in a well-established, community-focused early learning centre. As Centre Director, you will use your leadership experience to inspire educators, drive continuous improvement, and support high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Located in a peaceful setting with expansive natural outdoor play areas, Windsor Neighbourhood Centre provides a unique learning environment for up to 52 children, from six weeks old through to kindergarten. Our culturally inclusive programs encourage creativity, exploration, and a love of learning.

For more than 30 years, we have built strong relationships with local families and the community. Conveniently located off Lutwyche Road, opposite St Mary of the Cross Primary School.

If you are a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming community-focused centre, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day operations of the service including staffing, administration and financial management tasks
• Oversee the delivery of a high quality, inclusive and educational program
• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment
• Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families
• Promote the service within the local community in accordance with the Vision, Mission and Values.

 Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Children Services or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines. 
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), First Aid, CPR, Asthma/Anaphylaxis
• A strong understanding of Child Care legislation including the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, and Early Years Learning Framework & the QLD Kindergarten Learning Guidelines
• Effective computer skills including experience with childcare management software (Xplor preferred)
• Proven leadership and team development skills

Benefits:

• Leadership Days – All Service Leaders come together offsite for networking and professional development!
• Leadership Program – That supports you on your leadership journey! 
• End of Year celebrations – Celebrate with us the important and amazing work that you, our service leaders are doing!
• Cultural Mindsets – Be Brave, Be Authentic, Be Thoughtful, and Be Professional! These is HOW we go about what we do each day.
• Career Pathways – Opportunities to become a formal mentor, or progress into a Portfolio Manager, Compliance Officer, Family Support Officer, Rostering Officer role. 
• Referral bonus, rewards and recognition programme, and 95% discount on CEEC childcare services!

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe:
Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? To apply, submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role.

Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.

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