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Situated in a small coastal community, approximately 400 km from Darwin, a Children and Family Centre is offering a unique opportunity for dedicated and passionate educator.
 
As the Director of a Children and Family Centre, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring compliance with policies, government regulations, and the National Quality Standards. You'll design, implement, and evaluate programs in collaboration with staff and the Programs Manager, while driving continuous improvement and cultural safety. As a responsible person, you will provide clear supervision and direction, foster strong partnerships with families and the community, uphold child-safe and WHS practices, and model the organisation's vision, values, and philosophy. As part of a talented and professional team, you'll lead a child-led approach that fosters creativity and collaboration. With a deep respect for local culture and language, you will ensure these values are at the core of the service, empowering children and strengthening their connection to their community.
 
As one of the largest remote communities in Australia, the community has a range of services including an art centre, a Catholic school, police and emergency services, local government services, a community store and an airstrip. The community has strong Indigenous culture and close ties to the land and sea. You can enjoy fishing and crabbing in the nearby rivers and estuaries, or go on camping and four-wheel driving trips in the surrounding bushland. This opportunity will allow you to fully experience and appreciate both the rewards and challenges of working in remote Australia.
 
This is a permanent full-time position. Although there is a preference for ongoing, there is flexibility for placements of 6 months. There will be an opportunity to speak with a current employee to ensure the organisation is the right fit for you!
Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and direction to reporting staff, ensuring the day-to-day operations of the service are in accordance with policies, procedures, government regulations, legislation, and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
• In consultation with the Programs Manager and service staff, design, implement and evaluate programs for children in accordance with OTCS requirements.
• Oversee continuous improvement and compliance, ensuring the service meets and exceeds the NQS.
• Lead by example and ensure the work environment operates in accordance with OTCS Spirit (vision), Purpose and Values, Philosophy and Code of Ethics.
• Actively create partnerships with families, reporting staff and the community, championing cultural safety and child safe practices.
• Oversee and ensure the workplace operates within WHS requirements and duty of care of children and their families is maintained.
• Be a Responsible Person of the service

The Perks!
The centre will provide the following benefits:

• $84,375 - $ 86,884 (inclusive of all allowances/loadings), plus super
• Shared housing available
• 4 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks leave over the festive season
• Quarterly flights Darwin to Community
• Relocation costs up to $3000
• Subsidised childcare
• Access their Employee Assistance Program
• Length of service incentives
• Online inductions and PD sessions All incentives to be finalised with employer.

Footprint Placements will provide benefits to assist you in your transition to remote life, including:

• Trauma Responsive Practice in Education course with the Australian Childhood Foundation.
• Cultural Competency course with Stronger Smarter Institute (one term+ contracts).
• First aid certification (6 month+ contracts). 

What You Need to Succeed!
Diploma of early childhood education or equivalent (must provide evidence of ACECQA approval), national police check and Ochre card required before commencement, in addition to:

• Current First aid and CPR
• Organisational skills including general organisation, planning, time management, scheduling, coordinating resources and meeting deadlines.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of, and commitment to comply with the centre's code of ethics, vision (spirit), policies and procedures and to support the organisation's culture.
• Experience in building successful relationships with staff, families, and community.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and efficiencies in service delivery.
• Knowledge of relevant state and commonwealth laws and regulations

How to Apply!
Interested? We would love you to provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you possess) and apply via our website, www.footprintplacements.com.au. Question? Email hello@footprintplacements.com.au.
 
Looking forward to receiving your resume!
Candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.

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