Day Care Director, Uniting, ACT, About us: At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting Salem Early Learning is a friendly community based 55 place Not for Profit Early Learning Centre, caring for children aged 0 – school age. We recognize the many and varied routines of our families so we're open from 7:30am until 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, closed only on weekends and public holidays. We are located close to public transport and have on site parking.

As an organization we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

About the opportunity: Drive key community learning partnerships with the support of a dedicated and passionate Early Learning Team. Deliver high quality care and education for children as we support your career growth. Become a part of our professional work environment where you can grow alongside like-minded individuals.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced, motivated and passionate Director to join our centre in Kambah on a full time basis. To join us, you will need to be a passionate Service Director, ready and willing to provide strong assistance to our Room Leaders and develop excellent relationships with not only our children and families, but also key business partners across Uniting.

You will be required to support the service in the provision of high quality care and education for children while working within the requirements of the National Quality Standard and the approved learning framework whilst contributing to educational programs, facilitating play based learning and maintaining appropriate workplace health and safety.

Qualifications, skills & experience: Bachelor of Education or Bachelor in Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent. Approved first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis. Approved child protection qualifications. Solid experience as a Service Director. Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework inclusive of the EYLF with proven results. A dynamic personality, creativity and a clear passion for Early Learning Commitment to excellence in Early Learning and Child Wellbeing.

Benefits & culture: Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer who supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Salary package entitlements. This means that as an employee, part of your wages can be paid as a reimbursement of your personal expenses and no income tax in payable on this money. In effect, part of your wage is paid tax free each pay day. 

Support from a dedicated and passionate Early Learning Team who are there to help you achieve your goals. Access to attending Director Meetings, Practice Forums and Professional development opportunities to network with other Service Directors in our network.

Annual Conference with renowned Key Note speakers, Onsite parking, A professional work environment where you can grow alongside like-minded individuals. Please submit an online application in order to be considered. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Fredrik Foss

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police Check and Reference Checks.

Send CV to Fredrik Foss: ffoss@uniting.org