• Closing Date: 13 November 2009
• Reference: 2009-0126
• Department: Shire Services

Building a better tomorrow

Wyong Shire is a leading tourist area with pristine beaches, lush national parks and diverse wildlife.  Our residential growth is one of the highest in the state with almost 150,000 residents comfortably calling Wyong Shire home. At Wyong Shire Council we’re committed to creating a positive work/life balance by encouraging sustainable development and economic opportunities supporting strong, safe residential communities.

Building a better career

WSC has a culture which encourages career development, with on-going training and support to help you grow and achieve.  Employees can take advantage of our great range of benefits including salary sacrifice options (excludes casual positions) monthly Rostered Day Off (for full-time positions), Work Fit health and wellbeing program and two active staff Social Clubs.  We provide a friendly, fun atmosphere and encourage initiative and innovation to affect positive changes.  A salary negotiable from $1022.35 up to $1330.35 per week plus Superannuation is offered.  The position will work out of Wyong Shire Chambers and operates within our Business Unit providing a rewarding and stimulating work environment, supported by a strong team and management. 

Building a better team

The Director of a Care and Education Centre is accountable for the care, control and day to day management of the service and the centre’s budget.  As the approved Authorised supervisor, the Director is responsible for ensuring that the Centre complies with the requirements of Council, funding bodies and Statutory Departments.

The work will primarily require meeting time schedules, be responsible for the care of children, supervision of staff, liaison with Council, parents, committee, professional agencies and other government departments.

The centre will cater for up to 60 children, aged between 0 and 6 years in a long day care environment.  The Centre has a budget of approximately $600,000 and approximately 14 qualified and unqualified primary contact staff and ancillary staff.

Note:  Applicants are required to respond to each selection criteria in their application or covering letter. To view selection criteria, please access via Council’s website, www.wyong.nsw.gov.au.     

How to apply?

Full details of the recruitment and selection package are available on Council’s website at: www.wyong.nsw.gov.au 

Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to Ms Beth Jones, Assistant Manager – Business Unit on phone 02 4350 5727.

Conditions of Employment

Are as provided by the Local Government (State) Award 2007 and Council's Policies and Agreements.

Wyong Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all persons who meet the criteria for this position.

Resume

Should include details of experience, qualifications, skills, names and phone numbers of two work related referees who may be contacted and work references (copies only).  A contact phone number within business hours must also be provided.  Applications can be e-mailed to jobs@wyong.nsw.gov.au quoting the relevant reference number and must be received by Council by close of business 4.30pm on 13 November 2009. 

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