About ATSICHS Brisbane ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way - supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families. ATSICHS Brisbane is committed to promoting the wellbeing, protection, and cultural safety of all children and young people. Our recruitment and screening practices reflect our zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and our dedication to creating culturally secure environments where children feel safe, respect, and empowered. ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH). See more at our website - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au Job Description About the role You can access the full Position Description by visiting our website under "Join Our Team”. Click here to view position description As a key member of the ATSICHS Brisbane team, the ATSICHS delivers a range of kindergartens across Brisbane South and Logan through a unique holistic approach to early education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. The role leads the development and implementation of targeted projects that aim to improve the teaching pedagogy, and associated operational systems, in delivering quality play-based learning experiences that improve the social, cultural, and developmental milestones of all children. The role works closely with front-line staff in delivering in-field side-by-side coaching to scaffold staff development, while also leading all quality compliance and child risk management. The role also supports the back-fill of general kindergarten operations. Duties Lead the project management and delivery of targeted efforts to engage existing ATSICHS clients and general community into enrolling children. Lead the identification of children requiring allied health supports, based on developmental delays. Actively coordinate appropriate interventions, working alongside ATSICHS internal services. Lead the development and project management of targeted improvements in operational systems, staff workflow cycles, and curriculum enhancements. Lead the development and implementation of an annual training and development plan, focussed on improving staff skills and pedagogy in all roles (Centre Manager/Teacher/Educators). Develop a schedule of training that aligns with practice evidence-based skills gap across the kindergarten teams. Provide a comprehensive assessment of staff pedagogy and work practices, tailoring solutions and coaching on evidenced assessment. Lead the development of risk frameworks, including the development and review of associated policies and procedures for managing compliance and risk in the early years sector. Systematise and digitise kindergarten operations to improve data tracking and monitoring of quality deliverables. Back-fill in leading the day-to-day centre management operations as Centre Manager/Teacher, ensuring compliance with early years safety standards. Culture Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and support Early Childhood Support team that will help you grow personally and professionally. Benefits Base Salary of $110,012 per annum. Additional 12% Super access to salary packaging (Increases your take home pay). Permanent Full Time position. Work for a leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, community-controlled organisation. COVID-19 Requirement Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid -19 vaccine is encouraged. Desired Skills and Experience Required Bachelor’s Degree: Completed a Bachelor of Education (Early Years) OR Diploma: Completed Diploma in Early Childhood and willingness to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education whilst working, funded by ATSICHS. At least five (5) year's experience in a Teacher/Centre Manager role is required. AND Theoretical and Technical Teaching Pedagogy: Demonstrated ability to apply and critique early years teaching pedagogy, aligned with ATSICHS values. Ability to deliver real-time adaption of pedagogical practices when interacting with children and coach staff on pedagogy approaches. Early Years Learning Framework Knowledge and Command: Expert knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF) for early education and care. Demonstrated ability to apply standard into systems and operations in a kindy or long day care setting. Positively Influencing Staff: Strong ability to proactively engage and positively influence staff, ensuring operational changes and coaching support build a positive team culture and quality focus. Children Safety and Diligence: Demonstrated ability to lead immediate safety responses to children, including diligence in proactive management of safety hazards and risks. Whole-of-System Allied Health Integration: Ability to identify and coordinate children with developmental delays accessing visiting allied health services. Early Years Improvement: Knowledge or demonstrated experience in early years systems, operations, and evidence-based research to improve impact with children. Preferred Project Management Experience or Transferrable Skills: Previous experience or transferrable skills related to project management is desirable, or willingness to attend specialist project management training. Additional Requirements National Police Certificate. Current Working with Children's Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply. Driver's Licence. Evidence of Work Rights. Travel between work sites on a regular basis. Travel to work in the community on a regular basis. How to apply If this sounds like you, please submit your application by following the links on the recruitment page. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
