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Introduction:
At Gowrie NSW Phillip, we're not just a team; we're a family of passionate educators and teachers dedicated to making a real difference in the early childhood sector. Inside our beautiful centre, our vibrant team thrives on collaboration, sharing a unified vision to foster pedagogical excellence and inclusivity in the community. As a proud not-for-profit organisation, we’re committed to reinvesting in our vision for children, and our people.

Description:
We are looking to appoint a passionate and experienced Assistant Centre Director who will support the Centre Director in the operations and educational program of the centre. The key requirements of the role are as follows:

Support the Centre Director to Lead and develop a team of educators and teachers to deliver high quality education and care.
Be responsible for supporting the Centre Director in the day to day management and leadership of the centre.
Work with the Centre Director to build and nurture relationships with families, community stakeholders including local schools and support services.
Ensure regulatory compliance with legislation and standards
Work in partnership with Educational Leader and Centre Director.
Engage collaboratively within Gowrie Centre Director network and other support structures and resources.

What we can offer you at Gowrie Discovery House

Above award rates of pay

Paid breaks and monthly RDOs resulting in an extra 2 weeks of paid leave each year

2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period

Paid study leave and access to scholarship programs to progress your qualifications

Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub

Generous resource provisioning for classrooms

Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives

Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends

Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives

Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members

Discounted child-care fees (50%)

Employee Assistance Program

Generous retail discount program

We are seeking someone who can truly be an ambassador for early education and our organisation, inclusive of Gowrie NSW vision and values of caring, purposeful, inclusive, integrity and authentic.

Essential requirements for the position are:
Degree in Early Childhood Education Or Experienced Diploma with proven Leadership roles

Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC / WWVP etc.)
Completion of approved Child Protection course
Current approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management certificates
Experience is past leadership roles in Early childhood Education
Strong understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Standards, legislation, Early Years Learning Framework and contemporary pedagogies that influence practice
Open to learning, well organised and clear communicator with effective verbal and written skills

Next steps:
To apply, please upload your most recent resume.
Any questions? Please contact the recruitment team on 0435 398 352.

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your early childhood and education journey, Gowrie NSW have positions available across NSW and ACT.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.