Director of Conder Early Childhood Service

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YWCA Canberra is a feminist, secular, not-for-profit organisation that has provided community services and represented women’s issues in Canberra since 1929.

Through our national Member Association, YWCA Australia, we are part of the World YWCA network, which connects 125 countries across the globe.

Our rich history of supporting women and girls in Canberra through the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the rapid social and cultural changes Canberra has experienced in recent years, continues to inform and influence our work.

Today we provide quality, innovative services for women, including female-identifying and non-binary people, girls and families in the ACT and surrounding regions. We work in the areas of children’s services, community development, housing, youth services, personal and professional training, women’s leadership and advocacy

YWCA Conder Early Childhood Service has been an integral part of the Conder community since 1994. The 47-place service offers an enriching Educational Program that has a strong focus on community engagement, and a commitment to making a difference.

We pride ourselves in providing a service for children and families that is driven by flexible and authentic learning environments, building meaningful relationships and fostering an innovative and reflective practice. We stand for the rights of the child, and are committed to making a genuine contribution to the professional culture of the broader Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

YWCA Canberra is searching for an innovative leader who is ready to take on a Director role in an early childhood service that is unique and progressive.

About the Role

As the Centre Director you will report to the Early Childhood Services Manager. You will have a high level of autonomy in the day to day management of the Service in accordance with YWCA Canberra’s policies and procedures, National Quality Standards, YWCA Canberra’s Enterprise Agreement and any other relevant Regulatory and/or funding bodies. The key duties of the role are as follows:

• Record management of day to day service delivery, including all compliance data
• Supervision and management of all educators onsite
• Develop and evaluate curriculum documentation and programs
• Plan and implement quality improvement strategies
• Providing formal and informal, high level written and verbal communication to all key stakeholders
• Maintain rosters and appoint relief educators to cover absences as required
• Assist with administration of attendance records, using the QikKids data base.
• The recruitment and professional development of educators
• Ensure effective and efficient financial management of the Early Childhood Service
• Ensure that service operates at ‘Exceeding’ level, in relation to the National Quality Standards.

About you

We are seeking someone who shares in the YWCA Canberra organisation values. Essential requirements for the role are:

• Previous experience leading and managing an Early Childhood Education and Care Service
• Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education or equivalent (including actively working towards)
• A current Working with Vulnerable People Registration
• A current approved first aid certificate and CPR
• A current approved anaphylaxis and asthma management certificate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
• A strong understanding of the NQF and NQS requirements
• A strong understanding

We offer above award pay rates, salary packaging, a supportive management structure and professional development opportunities.

Successful applicants will be required to participate fully in all child protection risk management recruitment processes and ongoing character checking and assessment processes. 

How to apply

Please email a copy of a cover letter addressing the questions outlined below, as well as a copy of your CV to Lauren Lagana ([email protected]) and Erin Cooper ([email protected])

Questions to be addressed in your cover letter

1. Describe a time when you initiated change in an Early Childhood service that lead to improved practice
2. Provide an example of a time when you advocated for a family from a diverse and/or vulnerable background

YWCA Canberra is proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and offers above award wages and generous conditions through our innovative and progressive Enterprise Agreement.

YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.