MARIA PODESTA

● Assessing and prioritising incidents, ensuring swift and appropriate responses in alignment with policies and compliance requirements.

● Leading and mentoring a team of 11 educators, fostering professional growth andcollaboration to deliver high-quality early education and care.

● Reporting and escalating serious incidents and complaints to the approved provider and relevant authorities in a timely manner.

● Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 0-6.

● Ensuring clear and inclusive communication with families, staff and stakeholders and adapting approaches to meet diverse needs.

● Skilled in identifying relevant data, analysing issues and generating practical solutions to improve systems and meet needs and expectations.

● Experienced in coordinating activities, re-prioritising tasks to meet goals and time restrictions and aligning individual work with broader team objectives.

● Identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to safeguard children and staff and escalating concerns when necessary.

● Committed to representing the organisation ethically, supporting compliance with legislation, and reporting misconduct or conflicts of interest appropriately.

● Analysing incident trends and using evidence-based solutions to improve processes and prevent recurrences.

● Supporting staff in understanding their responsibilities under child protection guidelines and legislative frameworks.

● Supporting conflict resolution and respectful communication within the team and with families.

● Monitoring team performance against goals, providing feedback and support to improve outcomes.

● Facilitated training and professional development to enhance team understanding of safe work practices and incident management.

● Designing and implemented educational programs, adapting approaches to meet individual needs and overcome barriers to learning.

● Recognised for fostering a culture of collaboration and integrity, resulting in improved team performance and stakeholder satisfaction.

● Planning, coordinating and monitoring activities to ensure goals are achieved, risks are mitigated, and outcomes are delivered successfully and in a timely manner.