Position

Our Early Learning Centre, Little  Beacons, are seeking a Centre Manager to join the Berwick team. 

The primary purpose of this role is to oversee the daily operation of the Centre and to provide support and leadership to all Little Beacons staff and families. A knowledge of curriculum delivery and child development is essential to this role. The Centre Manager will support a range of staff to coordinate activity that brings together all the elements of the Little Beacons programs.

• This is a part time contract position 
• Working Thursday & Friday. The two working days may be flexible but must be consecutive.
• Commencing 6 January 2025 and concluding 19 December 2025 
• The hours of work are 8:30am to 5:00pm each day, inclusive of a 54 minute unpaid lunch break
• The salary range for this role is $33,091 to $38,506 pa
• Little Beacons Berwick is an 'Exceeding' rated service

Key duties

•    Provide a professional point of contact for families and staff
•    Assist in the ongoing development and implementation of Little Beacons programs
•    Liaise with the Operations Coordinator to ensure effective management of staff absences and centre operations
•    Provide leadership while working as a member of a cooperative team
•    Undertake all requirements of the National Regulations associated with the care and education of children and act as a primary nominee in the absence of the licensee.
 

Please click here to view the full position description.

If you have any queries, please contact the Human Resources team via job.applications@beaconhills.vic.edu.au 

Employee benefits - what we offer:

• Ability to purchase up to 2 additional weeks of leave per year
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Shift times remain consistent
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Free & ample onsite parking
• Onsite child care available to staff (wait lists apply) 

Support for new staff – what we offer:

• Smaller class sizes - 22 children in our Discovery Classes and 12 children per room for Seedling
• Professional learning/wellbeing days
• Paired up with a mentor to support induction
• An abundance of support from the Leadership team
• A supportive team culture and social events
• Career progression opportunities

Why Little Beacons

• Natural and inviting learning spaces
• Beach and Bush programs
• Camp
• Exceeding service
• Support for individual learning – Individual Programs Coordinator
• Strong Indigenous curriculum and language program
• Extensive staff resources
• Opportunities to explore onsite excursions.
• Access to different learning spaces throughout the College

Applications

Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley.
Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close Monday 25 November 2024 at 9am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt.  

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.