Director

FULL TIME

The Infants’ Home Child & Family Services is a dynamic organisation, with a long tradition and strong sense of contemporary pathways focussing on best practice and research initiatives. Ours is a unique work environment set on four acres in Ashfield with cultural commitment to innovation, diversity, integrity and collaboration. The Infants’ Home has been a leading provider of quality and innovative education, health and care for children and families for over 145 years.

This is an exciting career opportunity in a unique multipurpose child and family service which integrates early childhood education, health, allied health, welfare and early intervention services on one site; supporting children and families experiencing disadvantage and complex needs in a coordinated manner in the context of universal services.

We provide integrated early childhood services through five Early Care and Education Centres and a Family Day Care scheme in an inclusion ethos wherein 30% of our families are experiencing a range of vulnerabilities. We provide high staff ratios; strengths based practices, professional development and involvement with community networks. Staff are highly resourced and supported.

We are looking for an innovative leader who will manage, mentor and guide both Early Childhood Teachers and Educators. You will be responsible for the day to day operations of the centre while developing a culture of enquiry and learning. You will have the ability to develop innovative evidenced based practice, and lead change.

Essential Criteria

• ACECQA approved early childhood teaching tertiary qualification
• Current First Aid Certificate including anaphylaxis and asthma training (HLTAID004)
• Sound understanding of and commitment to Early Childhood Practice that is informed by the Early Years Learning Framework, Children’s Rights, Social Justice and Inclusive Practices
• Proven experience in delivering inclusive early childhood programs and working with children and families with additional needs including vulnerable situations and CALD backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team
• Current working with children check

What we can offer

• Salary Packaging up to $15,900
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing career development
• Dynamic, supportive team environment
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Competitive above award salary

Application

Please send your updated resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to careers@theinfantshome.org.au. If you have any questions about the role, please call Simon Zhu, Human Resources Officer, on (02) 8719 5018.