About Inner West Council

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do.  We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

Employment Conditions

You will be part of a dynamic team enjoying the benefits of Council employment including:

• Competitive salaries and a 35-hour week for full-time positions
• 3-week RDO cycle as standard. Alternatively, flexible working hours systems may apply.
• Four weeks annual leave, 3 weeks sick leave, paid programming time each week ‘off the floor’
• Long service leave after 5 years, 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Opportunities for mobility and career progression

About the role

Our Centre Directors lead and manage a specific centre-based early childhood education and care service. Each centre’s team of educators and staff provide quality education and care environments for children under school age under the National Quality Framework, which includes the National Quality Standards, the National Education and Care Regulations and the Early Years Learning Framework.

Our Centre Directors are responsible and accountable for:

• The overall management (including financial management), operation and supervision of high-quality centre-based early childhood education and care services for children aged 0 – 6 years.
• Overseeing service compliance with all relevant requirements and regulations, policies and procedures that support a safe, nurturing, enriching and stimulating environment for children.
• Educational leadership, inspiring, supporting and mentoring the team to ensure that a superior educational program and service is delivered to the children, families, and the community.
• Developing quality partnerships with children, families, colleagues, and the wider community.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. This role is a Temporary Full-time position. 

Remuneration

$94,381.56 to $112,448.44 + 11% Superannuation (per annum)

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1. Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education or working towards completion of a relevant early childhood qualification.
2. Current accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), preferably proficient, or willingness and commitment to obtain such an accreditation.
3. Relevant work experience that meet the requirements to be a Nominated Supervisor under the National Laws and Regulation.
4. Proven ability to apply knowledge and evidence of the following:
   - NSW Working with Children Check Clearance
   - Identify and Respond to Children at Risk of Harm Statement of Attainment
   - Child Protection and Mandatory Reporters requirements and guidelines
   - Current First Aid Certificate including emergency management of asthma and anaphylaxis, or willingness to undertake the course
   - Approved and up to date police check.

Enquiries

Beth O'Connor, Acting Operations Manager - Children's Services on 9392 5396

Closing Date

Sunday 17 September 2023, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.

Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.