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Form of work- Lead a team of 5 Area Managers that oversee 38 Early Learning services across Melbourne
- You have a successful track record in leading senior managers - early years sector preferred but not essential
- Hybrid working model available - support office hubs at Flemington and Carrum Downs
- Competitive senior remuneration package including NFP salary packaging, computer, phone & car allowance
About Us
Sparkways Australia (Sparkways) is a for purpose organisation, delivering access to early childhood education and care along with mentoring for vulnerable youth. Sparkways has 38 Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) services, approximately 450 staff and over 3,800 children attending kindergartens and early childhood learning centres each week at sites across Melbourne.
Find out more about our long history here: https://sparkways.org.au
About the Position
Reporting to the Executive Director – Operations, this position is as a key member of the Early Learning team. The Head of Operations will lead the planning and delivery of the organisation's operational and strategic plan. This includes providing operational leadership across the Sparkways Early Learning portfolio including day to day leadership of a diverse portfolio, systems, frameworks, initiatives, policies, and processes.
This role provides hybrid working options with two days service-based and three days working from home or out of one of our Support Office Hub’s located in Carrum Downs and Flemington. This is a highly impactful leadership role and a great opportunity to make a difference to the future of the organisation and the children and families that Sparkways supports.
- Download the full position description here – https://sparkways.org.au/uploads/documents/Position-Description-Head-of-Operations-Jan-2024.pdf
About you
To be successful in this role, you will either have experience as a multi-site senior leader in the Early Years Sector or be an experienced people leader from a similar profession – retail, health, aged care etc.
Leading a team of five Area Managers, you are comfortable developing highly complex teams, competing prioritises and balancing best practice with operational needs. You are willing to step outside the box, change the status quo and make your mark.
You are a highly effective communicator with both internal and external stakeholders. An energetic go-getter, that truly enjoys a fast-pace and a role of responsibility. A highly capable leader that aligns to Sparkways values and behaviours including a demonstrated track record in modelling and reinforcing organisational values and behaviours.
How to apply
Apply through the link on Seek or on the Sparkways Careers page: https://jobs.swagapp.com/jobs/7a20b5aa-58f9-4019-b9da-855437fe384a
- Attach your current resume
- Include a cover letter / email briefly describing how you meet the selection criteria
Please apply early as the position may be filled before the advertising closes
Any questions
Email or call Judith in the People & Culture team if you have any questions
- **********@sparkways.org.au
- 0437 942 ***
Benefits
- Tailored professional development to reach your goals inc partnerships with industry leaders
- Additional professional development including the annual all staff conference
- People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations
- Reward and recognition platform including discounts to 100’s of major retailers
- 10% Staff Childcare Discount*
- Working hard but having fun too!
We take Child Safety seriously
Child safety Sparkways is a child safe organisation. Child safety is a critical aspect of all roles and responsibilities in the organisation. All employees must fully read, understand, and ensure they work within the bounds of the child safety policy and code of conduct. Sparkways promotes the rights of all children to participate, have purpose, and be protected from harm. Sparkways has a zero tolerance of any behaviours or attitudes that might cause harm to children.
We are an inclusive employer
Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.
