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YMCA Craigieburn West Early Learning Centre is a community based long day care centre that strives to provide the highest quality of care to each child enrolled.

The service is co-located with the Before School and After School care program for Aitken Creek Primary School, which is also operated by the YMCA Victoria.

Sustainable practices and respect for our environments are a high priority within our centre, being integrated into each daily program by having a natural environment both indoor and outdoor including various animals.

About the role

This exciting leadership position will oversee the daily operations and strategic development of the YMCA Craigieburn West Early Learning Centre. It is a fantastic opportunity to be part of developing 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 Early Learning.

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 permanent full time position and the salary will be negotiable depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

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 well-developed emotional intelligence to be able to remain calm and composed on the face of anger and frustration
• Create a culture within the function where personal accountability is promoted to better influence
• Create a culture of continuous feedback and clarity of messages within the function​
• Have the ability to handle and respond to unforeseen accidents, incidents and emergencies while putting up a brave face and remaining calm
• 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 certification
• 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

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

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:

• 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

How to Apply

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the Apply button or email [email protected], using the subject line: Centre Manager - Craigieburn enquiry via EthicalJobs for further information.