Early Learning Coordinator

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Detail information about job Early Learning Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Leading community services organisation
• Generous salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing, Full Time (76 hours per fortnight)

• Leading community services organisation
• Generous salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing, Full Time (76 hours per fortnight)

About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We are proud to have been part of local communities for over 100 years delivering services across Victoria and Tasmania. With a team of 7,000 skilled and committed individuals we provide over 770 programs and services to people of all ages to learn, thrive and enjoy a healthy, happy life. We’re there for children, families, people with disability, older people and those experiencing homelessness, mental illness or drug and alcohol addiction.

Uniting is looking for great people who, like us, celebrate diversity and welcome everyone regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Learn more
vt.uniting.org

About the opportunity

As part of the management team within Early Learning Services, the Early Learning Coordinator will support the development of integrated, innovative Early Childhood and Care services.  You will also be responsive to the needs of children and families within the local communities in accordance with the National Quality framework inclusive of the Education and Care Services National Law Act, National regulations and the National Quality Standards.

The primary functions of this role include:

• Foster a culture of quality improvement and innovation and ensure staff are supported to provide high quality early childhood programs
• Ensure that services operate effectively within the regulatory and legislative frameworks to meet the needs of local families and communities
• Contribute to the strategic and operational planning for Children’s Services. Be proactive in identifying potential changes that may impact on the delivery of services and identify opportunities for growth in the Kindergarten Cluster Management.
• Visit services regularly to carry out supervision and ensure the environments meet all regulatory standards, are well maintained and that any issues are reported and rectified in line with organisational policies and procedures.

About you

To be eligible, you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant and related discipline such as Children’s Services or Early Childhood Education
• Extensive experience in  leading a team within an early childhood environment
• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Good people skills and be able to maintain good working relationships with a wide range of people
• Good time management and problem solving abilities
• Must be proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and flexible in a fast paced, changing and growing environment

How to apply

If this sounds like you, find out more about this role or apply today. When applying, include a cover letter, of no more than one page outlining your suitability by addressing the core/key selection criteria and attach a current resume of no more than 3 pages. Applications that do not address the core/key selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close on: Wednesday 1 August 2018

Get in touch

E: [email protected]

T: 0427 969891 – Georga Simmons

As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.