Career Opportunities


Best Chance

 

Vacancies

      - Children's Services Manager - Commencing February 2010

      - Room Leader

      - Kindergarten Teacher

     

     

           

         

Children's Services Manager

- 90 childcare place Centre plus Kindergarten

- Start February 2010

Are you great at what you do in childcare service management but want to delegate some of the administration so you can concentrate on best practice programming?

Do you want to extend your professional knowledge and let your creativity flourish as you introduce exciting and engaging concepts for children and families?

Do you believe that families benefit from integrated services provided by a multi-disciplinary team in a newly built, purpose-designed Children's Centre?

It's time to make a difference, to bring your professional qualifications, experience and skills to a community organisation that is committed to delivering services that are practical, reliable and responsive to the life issues of families.

Our vision is to be recognised as a leader in early childhood services and our goal is to appoint a Manager who can help take us there.  You will need energy, commitment, great leadership skills and good business sense, working within a supportive environment where management, programming and team development capabilities are highly valued.

Candidates who have a Bachelor or Diploma qualifications and/or experience working in the children services or related fields are invited to apply.

Please email services@bestchance.org.au for a Position Description or phone Pauline Ogden Deputy CEO on 8562 5100 to further explore this opportunity.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

Please click here for a detailed position description.

 

Room Leader

(Re-Advertised position)

 

- Start Immediately

- Not-for profit centre

- On-site parking

 

Are you an experienced child care professional with a Diploma-level qualification seeking to enhance your career experiences?

Working at the bestchance Children's Centre will provide you with opportunities to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to explore innovative practices that are fully inclusive, family-centred and child focused.

Responisble for a room of 25 children aged around three years old, you will be a team leader and a role model.

Pay and Conditions are as per the Children's Services award but tax effective Salary Sacrifice is available after the completion of your probationary period to increase your take-home pay.

Please e-mail your resume to childcare@bestchance.org.au or fax to (03)8562 5162 or post to PO Box 4190, Mulgrave 3170 with the subject of - Application for Room Leader.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

Kindergarten Teacher

- Two Part-time positions available

- Start Term 2, 2010

Would you enjoy the challenge of delivering an innovative program that meets the needs of children with diverse needs? 

We are seeking applicants with a kindergarten qualification recognised in Victoria.  Experience with children from different cultural backgrounds and with different developmental needs would be an advantage.

Two positions located separately in the Dandenong area are available.  Applicants may be interested in only one position or can apply for them both. 

The two kindergartens have recently joined the bestchance Cluster resulting in all staff being responsible to the Cluster Manager rather than than a parent committee. 

Position 1 - 4YO teacher and Primary Nominee17.5 hours per week Contract until the end of 2010.  Contact Time totals 10 hours (Tues 8.15am-12.30pm, Wed 12.30pm-4.15pm, Thurs 8.15am-12.30pm) Preparation time based on VECTAA is 6hrs with an additional 1.5 hrs management support

Position 2 - 4YO teacher - 16 hours per week.  Ongoing position.  Contact time totals 10 hours (Tues 1.00pm-4.00pm, Wed 8.30-12.00, Fri 8.30-12.00) Preparation based on VECTAA is 6hrs.Conditions will be as specified in the VECTA Agreement .  Tax Effective Salary Sacrifice is also available.

Please send your resume and a cover letter stating which position(s) you are interested in to:

Lisa Paton by 

- Email kindercluster@bestchance.org.au

- Fax: 03) 8562 5162   or

- Mail PO Box 4190, Mulgrave

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

 

 

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