Part Time Permanent Position: Kindergarten Service Manager
The Range Community Kindergarten
Applications close: 14th October 2023
Come and join our long-established community Kindergarten in Mapleton! Great team, great
community and a great place to work!
About the Role:
• Casual/Permanent part time role
• 5 hours a week commencing in January.
• Great professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to join a community based Kindergarten, with one group of 27 children
o Group A: Monday, Tuesday, alternate Wednesday
A position is available for a qualified and experienced business manager to join the team at The
Range Community Kindergarten.
As the Service Manager you will be a part of a welcoming community, which values and
supports the kindergarten. You will be responsible for managing the operations of the
kindergarten service in accordance with standards and policies including all aspects of
upholding the kindergartens regulatory requirements.
About The Range Community Kindergarten
The Range Community Kindergarten is an integral component of the local and wider
communities surrounding Mapleton. We pride ourselves on the strong partnerships we have
formed with families in the area and work to incorporate these relationships into all facets
of the service.
An Affiliate Member of Lady Gowrie provides high quality educational experiences through the
implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Queensland
Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG). Children are supported to express themselves freely
as they learn, grow and develop at their own pace through play and hands on experiences,
within a safe environment.
About you
For this position, we are looking for a self-starter who is passionate about early childhood
education. While previous experience managing a Kindergarten or Child Care Centre is
desirable, we are keen to hear from professionals who no longer wish to work in a contact role
or have had early childhood experience in some capacity (eg: admin, educator). You must
demonstrate a hands-on approach to managing the operational aspects of the service, whilst
being approachable, demonstrating leadership qualities and having the ability to connect with
the local community, families, children and colleagues.
Start date: January 2024
Ideal applicants will have:
• Early childhood experience/knowledge is preferable.
• Demonstrated leadership ability including staff performance appraisal and management.
• Ability to ensure all regulatory and compliance requirements are proactivity met
• A current Blue Card or exemption, or be willing to obtain prior to appointment.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self starter who is highly motivated
For further information please contact Brooklyn Coyle, President, on behalf of the committee
via email at committee@rangekindy.qld.edu.au
Please apply via committee@rangekindy.qld.edu.au with your current resume and a cover
Letter outlining how you meet the key selection criteria on no more than 2 A4 pages.