YWCA Canberra provides essential, quality services for women, girls and families in the ACT and surrounding regions. We work in the areas of children’s services, community development, homelessness and affordable housing, youth services, personal and professional training, women’s leadership, and advocacy.

As a values-based organisation, and Canberra’s only Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, YWCA Canberra is a great place to work. We have a strong track record in building long-term, sustainable careers with excellent conditions and a supportive work environment for all employees.

About the role

The Operations Manager is a senior management role within the Children’s Services Portfolio reporting directly to the Executive Director of Children’s Services and will have a high level of autonomy in the day-to-day management of YWCA Canberra’s Family Day Care scheme (FDC), all School Age Care (SAC) programs and the Quality Support Unit (QSU).

What’s in it for you

• Excellent salary dependent on experience, with salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by up to 6k annually.
• Enhanced terms and conditions of employment including 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Professional Development opportunities plus opportunity and encouragement to continue with your studies in the sector.
• Canberra’s ONLY Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA)
• A fun, friendly and diverse team.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in management, preferably within the Children’s Services sector
• Experience managing compliance and reporting within a regulated environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of early childhood practices and principles with a sound understanding and practical experience of the National Quality Standards and the National Law pertaining to Children’s Services
• Demonstrated experience of the leadership and management of remote team with an ability to support programs operationally and strategically
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, communication skills, and analytical, policy development skills
• A current Working with Children Check and police check.

Want more information?

For a confidential discussion or further information please contact the Human Resources at [email protected], using the subject line: Children's Services Operations Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.