Community Services and Development,Education, Childcare & Training
Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.
Job Description
Wellsprings Children and Families Hub – Director/ECT – Early Childhood Program.
Are you looking to professionally grow and would like to be part of an exciting opportunity to have an impact on the lives of children affected by the adverse effects of homelessness and DFV?
If you are passionate about providing child centred, trauma-responsive care, and are willing to grow as a professional, we have an opportunity for you.
We are seeking a ECT qualified Director for our Early Years Serviceswithin Micah Projects’ Wellsprings Children and Families Hub at Hawthorne. This position will provide a new opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and knowledge further within a dynamic model of support for children and families. The Director will support a team of child and family practitioners (Educators) in operating our services 5 days per week, including a 3 day per week limited hours early learning program, onsite and outreach supportive playgroups for families and children engaged with Micah Projects.
This is a full time employment opportunity until June 2027 at Level 5 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Development and management of Early Years Referral and Intake Documentation, including providing oversight and management of enrolment and bookings
Plan and implement therapeutic programs for the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children in the centre
Coordinate and support staff, emergency staff and volunteers and ensure effective participation and input into team meetings
Ensure children are offered a safe, supervised, hygienic, responsive, supportive, educational, play-based environment with sensitivity to their unique life experiences at all times
Essential Criteria:
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education/Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification.
Demonstrated knowledge of and the capacity to operate the service in line with the Education and Care Services Act and Regulations 2013, as well as any other standards, frameworks and codes of practice relating to the provision of child care services in Queensland.
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and deliver a high quality, flexible program formulti- aged children based on Queensland Guidelines under an Out of Scope License.
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.
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Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
Access to other employee benefits, including supply of uniforms.
How to Apply:
If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on apply.
Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.
Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying! Recruitment to continue until the position is filled
