- Lead and inspire the Gowrie team, families and communities, including those from diverse and challenging circumstances
- Continuously improve capability in Early Learning Managers to operate exceptional quality services
- Deliver measurable outcomes for children
The Position
The overall purpose of this position is to contribute to the achievement of Gowrie Victoria’s purpose and strategy by developing early learning services that demonstrate exceptional early childhood practice. Working collaboratively across the organisation, the position will drive internal and external partnerships to embed working knowledge of relevant trends, research and policy.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and as a key member of the executive, the Executive Manager, Early Learning translates theory into practice, reflecting contemporary knowledge and research, with sensitivity to the changing early childhood sector environment. The position is a critical enabler of continuing and evolving Gowrie’s tradition of exceptional quality, promoting early childhood care and education and strengthening sector leadership and people development.
To be successful in the role it is anticipated that candidates will demonstrate their record of achievement in the delivery of strategic goals and organisational development. You will be an accomplished leader who can manage stakeholder relationships across the sector; including with government, peak bodies, philanthropic and research partners. You will also draw on sector knowledge and expertise in early years program management, alongside of health, child welfare and family support so programs demonstrate contemporary early childhood practice and ensure research informs our strategy.
The Organisation
Established in 1939, Gowrie Victoria provides education and care to young children at our six (6) early childhood services, located in Docklands, Carlton, Broadmeadows and Yarraville. Gowrie Victoria also provides education and training to the Early Childhood sector through our RTO and specialist training and consultancy services. Gowrie Victoria is a not-for-profit social enterprise – reinvesting our surplus to promote early childhood sector development and best practice. We are an income tax exempt charitable entity with the majority of our funding coming from families, students and government.
The current turnover is around $28m. Gowrie employs approximately 370 staff, educates and cares for more than 1000 children, has approximately 100 RTO students and reaches over 300 services each year through our coaching, professional development and consultancy work.
Gowrie Victoria’s vision: Children are empowered to achieve their potential. Gowrie Victoria’s purpose: We lead, innovate and demonstrate high quality early learning.
For more information on the organisation visit: https://gowrievictoria.org.au/
To apply – Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button, using reference GOWeql0125. Address your cover letter and resume to Kate Wheeler of Future Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
