Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families. About the role: As Centre Director of our wonderful 123-place , Bondi Junction , your responsibility and time will be spent on staff and their development and operations of the centre. Your commitment to leading a service to maintain exceptional quality is endless and you have the support of a dedicated team that shares your vision. You are a People Leader – you know how to get the best out of your team for the ultimate benefit to children and families. About you: Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA Approved Qualifications Accepted) is mandatory. Experience with staff development & leadership - lead your team to excel in their careers. Proven ability to build strong relationships with families and children, driving family retention and occupancy. Strong knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS), ability to develop a QIP Outstanding level of verbal and written communication Strong computer skills Current First Aid, CPR, Child Protection, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Permanent Visa. Current Working with Children Check. Benefits for you: A competitive salary package is on offer to compensate for your qualifications & experiences, along with different weekly bonuses (KPI-based) and a $2,000 annual bonus - all together, you have an opportunity to earn over $10,000 on top of your salary package! 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children A paid day off on your birthday & a well-being day (on top of your annual leave) $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply) Travel Allowances (T&Cs apply) Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office Employee Assistance Program We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment: Little Zak’s is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks. By applying for a role with Little Zak’s, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process. Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call our Recruitment Team on 0485982445 for more information.
