Full Job Description

About the Role:
YWCA Canberra School Age Care is looking for an innovative School Age Care Program Manager to work in one of our before and after school care programs. Holiday care shifts are available if you choose the 52 week per year position.

You will be leading a team of dedicated educators to ensure best practice is implemented at our School Age Care programs.

Suitable applicants will need to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the National Quality Standards, the Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place Framework. Excellent written and verbal communication skills will also be necessary.

About You:
You will be leading a team of dedicated educators to ensure best practice is implemented at our School Age Care programs.

Suitable applicants will need to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the National Quality Standards, the Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place Framework. Excellent written and verbal communication skills will also be necessary.

Responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate, child-focused program
Mentoring and developing casual and permanent educator teams
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with children, families and the school community
Ensuring your service is compliant with the Education and Care National Law and Regulations
Liaising with all stakeholders both internal and external.

What we offer:
Permanent position working 7.30 to 9am and 2pm to 6pm Mondays to Fridays with three hours programming per week. plus split shift allowance

Salary approximately $62,000 PA pro-rata depending on qualifications

Competitive salary with excellent salary packaging options that will increase take home pay
Quality Support Team with a dedicated Roster Clerk to support you in your role
Career progression and professional development opportunities
Flexible work hour options that will assist with study if necessary
14 weeks paid parental leave

The successful applicants will hold or be working towards a Diploma in Children’s Services or have completed two full years of a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or other degree, and have experience working within the Children’s Services profession.

A can-do attitude, passion for working with children and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Applicants must hold a current Working with Vulnerable People Card and will be required to obtain a police check if the WWVP Card is more than three months old.

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YWCA Canberra is committed to the safety of children and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to participate fully in all child protection risk management recruitment processes and ongoing character checking and assessment processes.

YWCA Canberra is proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and offers above award wages and generous conditions through our innovative and progressive Enterprise Agreement.

YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

YWCA Canberra makes an effort to ensure disability access and facilities are fitted in our buildings where possible. Our head office in Civic is wheelchair accessible.

Want more information?

For a confidential discussion or further information please contact Jackie Green, on 6185 2031 or email: Jackie.Green@ywca-canberra.org.au