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Are you a dedicated leader with a passion for early childhood education and a knack for operational excellence? Join our team at Alive Catholic Early Learning Centre Mount Barker, a thriving 80-place Centre dedicated to supporting children's growth and development from 6 months to 5 years through a holistic, child-led approach.
Why join the Alive Community?
• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a generous salary package, reflecting your expertise and leadership.
• Staff Benefits: Benefit from a 90% discount on long day care fees for your own children.
• Work-Life Balance: Say goodbye to rotating shifts and plan your work-life balance around a set timetable.
• Leave: Four weeks of paid annual leave, plus additional paid leave over the Christmas period.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of relevant professional learning opportunities and work-related allowances.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative and authentic team where your contributions are valued.
• Modern Facilities: Work in an architecturally designed early learning centre that provides an inclusive and innovative environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Key Responsibilities:
- With the Educational Leader, guide the implementation of contemporary educational practices and critically reflect on service programs.
- Manage enrolments, including inquiries, tours, and orientation visits.
- Oversee financial operations, including Child Care Subsidy payments and budget performance.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the centre, ensuring all processes align with CCEY priorities.
- Uphold the Centre's values through effective communication and professional conduct.
About You:
- Qualifications: Approved ACECQA qualification (Diploma level minimum), current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain), and ACECQA-approved First Aid qualification.
- Experience: Previous experience in a leadership role within an early learning centre or school setting.
- Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.
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If you are ready to lead and inspire in a dynamic early learning environment, apply via SEEK by 9:00am Monday 14 July 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.alivecatholic.org.au/working-with-us. If you have any questions, please contact us at 8188 8700.
Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) has welcomed the State Government’s decision to continue its funding commitment to non-government schools through to 2034, following the finalisation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement with the Federal Government.
Catholic Education South Australia has announced the first of multiple new Early Learning Centres (ELCs) to be delivered through a major partnership with Accord and Eden Academy.
The first ELC, co-located at Xavier College Two Wells, which will be known as Eden Grove is expected to open in Term 3, 2026. The $4 million purpose-built centre will cater for 141 children, offering care and learning from six weeks to five years of age. An additional Eden Grove ELC will open at Xavier College Riverlea Park in 2027.
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