Nicole Agius
Early Childhood Manager
Mulgrave,VIC
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Wellbeing Officer and Coordinator
Weeden Heights Primary School
, Victoria
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitate wellbeing professional development for teachers and parents
- Develop evidence-based programs and practices that support students at risk of disengagement
- Promote inclusive practices, interventions and strengthen partnerships between schools, student services and the community
- Evaluate and modify practices based on feedback from schools, students, families and staff
- Identify, document and respond to emerging school and student wellbeing needs through evidence-based strategies and evaluation techniques
Director
Armstrong Creek East Children’s Centre
Armstrong Creek, Victoria
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Identified and improved quality improvements for operational performance, ensuring best practice across pedagogy and compliance
- Developed and leading a team to adhere to the NQS and EYLF
- Developed educational program and planning processes that were embedded across the organization’s multiple centres
- Prepared and supported all centres centres throughout the Assessment and Rating process
- Facilitated professional development/mentored educators and provided support/guidance to families to enhance their understandings of play-based learning, and the significance of the early years in the education continuum for children
- Contributed to Developing the strategic plan for the company
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Director/Early Childhood Consultant
Evolving Events And Education
Wheelers Hill, VIC
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Consultation to key stakeholders in all aspects of centre growth and development
- Prepared and led centres through the Assessment and Rating Process
- Increased productivity, improved centre performance and increased occupancy
- Implemented and imbedded the NQS, EYLF and QIP across the centre
- Ensured all centres were compliant with all regulatory requirements
- Provide guidance and reviewed practices adhering to the NQS, EYLF and the QIP
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base.
Associate Pastor /Chaplain
Torquay Early Learning Centre/Torquay Christian Fellowship
Torquay, VIC
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Led the centre through Assessment and Rating to achieve exceeding in all NQS areas
- Provided pastoral care to staff and families
- Developed policies and procedures throughout the Centre
- Facilitated mediation between management and staff
- Facilitated and led team development of staff, families and volunteers
- Facilitated annual reviews, performance reviews and implemented management plans
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care and older adult ministry programs.
Children and Families Team Leader
Salvation Army
Noble Park, VIC
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Developed and delivered high quality, effective and evidence-based support, and programs to children, youth vulnerable families
- Identified and provided social work interventions and pathways to services for referred clients
- Participated in quality improvement activities and commitment to delivering an ongoing quality service
- Liaised with local council representatives and support services
- Established strong communication with the diverse stakeholder groups within the community
- Facilitated community outreach programs such family support groups, community and welfare lunches
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Early Childhood Room Leader
New Street Child Care Centre
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Designed, implemented and provided educational programs for children and families
- Provided support to families and children
- Provided training and development to staff
- Facilitated community events
- Supervised trainees and students
- Established child safety networks and programs for families
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Dual Diploma of Business/Leadership & Mnagement - Management and
Mentor Education
Melbourne, VIC 01.2022 - 11.2022
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Education
Job Training Institute
Melbourne, VIC 01.2014 - 10.2014
Certificate III in Children’s Services - undefined
Susan Johnston Organization
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Education
Charles Sturt University
N.S.W 02.2021 - 12.2022
Skills
Operational improvements
undefinedTimeline
Dual Diploma of Business/Leadership & Mnagement - Management and
Mentor Education
01.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Education
Charles Sturt University
02.2021 - 12.2022
Wellbeing Officer and Coordinator
Weeden Heights Primary School
01.2021 - Current
Director
Armstrong Creek East Children’s Centre
01.2018 - 01.2020
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Education
Job Training Institute
01.2014 - 10.2014
Associate Pastor /Chaplain
Torquay Early Learning Centre/Torquay Christian Fellowship
01.2014 - 01.2018
Children and Families Team Leader
Salvation Army
01.2009 - 01.2014
Director/Early Childhood Consultant
Evolving Events And Education
01.2000 - 01.2020
Early Childhood Room Leader
New Street Child Care Centre
01.1995 - 01.2000
Certificate III in Children’s Services - undefined
Susan Johnston Organization
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