We are seeking to employ a Centre Manager to be part of our state-of-the art Glenroy Hub Children’s Centre located within the Glenroy Community Hub in Glenroy.

About Northern Schools Early Years

The Northern Schools Early Years (NSEY) is an Early Years Management group that supports 17 Early Childhood services, 15 of which are co-located on school sites. We are proud to have been awarded for two categories in the 2023 Department of Education’s Victorian Early Years Awards. The Ministers award for our Continuity of Early Learning recognised the NSEY Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) model that supports collaboration between early childhood services and primary schools at every level and provides continuity of learning for children and families as they transition from kindergarten to school. The second award, Improving Access and Participation in Early Learning, recognised NSEY's commitment to improving access and participation for disadvantaged families and children by fast-tracking 15 hours of funded 3-year-old kindergarten. We now provide 15 hours of funded kindergarten at all of our services for 3 and 4 years old's. Additionally, one of our Early Childhood Teachers was announced as a finalist for the Early Childhood Teachers Award. Our purpose is to “Love a Life of Learning and Living,” and we aim to set the highest standard of early years education in partnership with local schools and the community. We are committed to maximising outcomes for children in the early years, encouraging opportunities for families to be involved in their child’s early education and promoting professional career support, development and well-being for our educators.

The Opportunity - Be part of something special

We are seeking to employ an experienced Centre Manager to work in partnership with the local community as part of our integrated Kindergarten to Grade 6 model. The Children’s Centre team work in collaboration with other Hub partners to ensure that children and families benefit from the full range of opportunities within this innovative and exciting facility – such as library programs, community events, the community garden, health services, and much more. The Hub demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, which is evident in all aspects – from the world-leading sustainable design of the building through to the practices of our teams and programs for children and families.

The role requires diplomacy, equity, strong communication skills and a commitment to the provision of services of excellence that support children and families and educators to achieve positive outcomes and reach their fullest potential.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in leadership and/or management.
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• A commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing learning and development.
• Sound understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework and the Early Years Framework.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
• Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to facilitate good working relationships with the educators, children their families and all departments through clear communication and a willingness to work towards positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain contacts with a broad range of people and community organisations.
• Proven adaptability and flexibility to changing work situations, priorities, and deadlines.
• Supported by a 2IC (fulltime).
• 1 RDO per month

We offer a competitive salary and a dynamic and supportive work environment. If you are a highly organised, proactive, and reliable leader and are looking for that next opportunity, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.

The Northern Schools Early Years is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander peoples.

For further information or to obtain a copy of the position description, please call (03) 9306 1662.