Address- Above award salary + 50% childcare discount
- Free access to Y facilities across the state
- Full time, fixed term opportunity at Epping!
Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5,000 staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Children's Programs, Action Sports, Camps, Recreation, Youth Services and The Virtual Y.
YMCA Victoria's Early Learning Centres (ELC's) are safe, supportive spaces offering high quality early learning education and care for children aged six weeks to five years old.
About the role
This exciting leadership position will oversee the daily operations and strategic development of our Epping Early Learning Centre. It is a fantastic opportunity to develop a modern centre and a high performing team.
As a motivated and customer-focused leader, the Centre Manager will lead a highly engaged and dedicated team in the exceptional delivery of the National Quality Framework in both a long day care and sessional kinder setting.
You will experience specialist support from a diverse and caring team, as you lead community and family engagement, with children's potential at the heart of our service philosophy.
This is a fixed-term, full-time position (two year contract) with the opportunity for career progression for further opportunities at the Y following the end of the contract. You will be paid an over award rate of $49.73 per hour.
Benefits
At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:
- Above award salary
- 50% childcare discount
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
- Free access to the Virtual Y - online health and wellness
About you
You will be passionate and committed to delivering a superior service for children and their parents. You will:
- Have a solid knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, Victorian Early Years Framework and the Education and Care National Regulations and Act
- Showcase strong leadership abilities while supporting the local team of Educators with an emphasis on collaboration, communication, empowerment and engagement
- Possess great verbal and written communication skills and can provide parents with effective feedback and encourage them to meet with the Room Leader to discuss children's development
- Have a natural flair in building positive working relationships with stakeholders and driving results
Qualifications & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood/Children's Services or similar
- First Aid & CPR certification
- Anaphylaxis and Asthma Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership experience that inspires and motivates people across the function to perform to their best
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and understanding in the implementation and ongoing management of the National Quality Framework
About the centre
YMCA Epping Early Learning Centre is a magnificent, purpose-built, 104-place centre with six rooms catering to children from six weeks old to five years old - operating 6:30am to 6:30pm, five days a week, 52 weeks a year. The centre boasts multiple learning environments including a library and a large natural shared outdoor space, with the added bonus of animals, including chickens, guinea pigs fish and a therapy dog! You'll be working with a diverse and supportive team with wide range of knowledge, working towards a better tomorrow where all people can belong.
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au
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Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Y Victoria are proud to be a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.
