Education and Care Consultant - Part time and Full time applications considered
Want to make a difference to the lives of children with a leading not-for-profit organisation?
Summary about this job
Childcare & Outside School Hours Care
Company: Community Child Care Association (Vic)
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Part Time
Salary: $70,000 - $79,999
Phone: +61-8-4512-9907
Fax: +61-2-7036-5984
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Detail information about job Education and Care Consultant - Part time and Full time applications considered. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Flexible, family friendly workplace
- Generous employment conditions with professional development
- Part time and Full time applications considered minimum 3 days per week
About the role
We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated person to join our Preston based team as an Education and Care Consultant. This is a six-month contract position with possibility of extension.
You will be responsible for providing information, resources and professional support to education and care services including, long day care services, kindergarten, occasional care family day care services, outside school hours care services. You will work towards our vision for an equitable society where quality, not for profit community owned children’s education and care services thrive.
Creating sustainable partnerships between services, community organisations and groups, as well as government agencies, is a key part of this diverse and interesting role.
About Community Child Care Association
Established in 1971, Community Child Care Association (CCC) is the voice of community-based education and care services in Victoria. We’re active right across the state, providing leadership and advocacy, working with governments, and supporting services. Our heritage and reputation as a sector leader often sees us take on large projects, including the Victorian Inclusion Agency (VIA).
About Community Child Care Association
Established in 1971, Community Child Care Association (CCC) is the voice of community-based education and care services in Victoria. We're active right across the state, providing leadership and advocacy, working with governments and supporting services. Our heritage and reputation as a sector leader often sees us take on large projects, including the Victorian Inclusion Agency (VIA).
The Victorian Inclusion Agency is responsible for the delivery of the inclusion support services under the Australian Government's Inclusion Support Programme (ISP). Working towards meaningful participation for all children in education and care, the VIA is a valuable go-to for services, offering program support, practical strategies, one-on-one mentoring and access to funding and online resources.
About you
This position involves some travel around Melbourne and occasional travel across regional and rural Victoria. It will suit an experienced early/middle childhood professional or manager who is looking to develop their career. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about community owned and not for profit education and care and enjoys working within a dynamic and friendly team.
Key experience and skills:
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in early years’ service management and leadership
- Confidence in designing and delivering professional support – mentoring, workshops, consultancies
- Ability to keep up to date and analyse current developments in the education and care sector.
- Experience in undertaking project work
- Self-directed with excellent time management
Key requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education/Social Services and experience in an education and care setting. Applicants with 3 years + experience managing a service with a relevant diploma will be considered
- A current drivers licence with access to a comprehensively insured motor vehicle
- A current Working with Children Check or equivalent
Community Child Care Association values diversity and inclusion. Applications are particularly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
How to apply
Applications must:
- Address the key selection criteria, please request from: [email protected]
- Include your resume
- Include names and contact details of two professional referees
Applications should be emailed to: [email protected]
For queries about the position, please call Lynn Turner (03) 9486 3455. There is no deadline for applications, please apply as soon as possible
www.cccinc.org.au