Early Learning Program Manager

Posted by UNITING (VICTORIA AND TASMANIA) LIMITED on 09 Nov 2021

Organisation UNITING (VICTORIA AND TASMANIA) LIMITED

Closing date 03.12.2021

Primary role Child Care – Director (Co-ordinator)

Position type Full-time

Location Gippsland

State VIC

Description

Leading Early Learning Cluster Manager
Salary packaging
Full-time position

About the opportunity We are seeking an Early Learning Program Manager to efficiently coordinate and manage a group of children’s services and funded programs in South East Victoria. The position is based in Bairnsdale and oversees and takes responsibility for a range of operational decisions and provides expertise in the early childhood pedagogy, service planning, community development, and management to ensure the delivery of high quality, sustainable and community focused early learning programs for children and families in childhood education, care services and funded programs. About you To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care or other relevant ACECQA recognised Early Learning Qualification. You will also have:

Comprehensive understanding of Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012/National Quality Standards.
Demonstrated understanding and experience of the current State and Federal Government funding requirements and agreements
Ability to analyse and evaluate service performance including measurement and reporting of service outcomes against service goals
Competency in program administration and system development
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and to maintain concise records
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience in facilitating change
Ability to manage time effectively and to cope with rigorous deadlines
Sound discipline knowledge including the underlying principles of early years gained through experience, education and training
Demonstrated skills in effectively leading, coaching, mentoring and developing teams to meet and exceed set objectives

How to apply If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the following

Cover Letter
Address the person specification in the position description
Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Applications close Friday 3 December 2021 Get in touch Kristin Kenwell – Acting Area Manager Early Learning Services – South East Victoria T: 51529600 About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces. Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

Qualifications Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care or other relevant ACECQA recognised Early Learning Qualification

Requirements WWCC

Additional Requirements COVID-19 Vaccination supporting evidence

Industrial Agreement/Award Children’s Services Award 2010

Contact Name

Kristin Kenwell

Application Procedure

Apply today via https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au/cw/en/job/499100/early-learning-program-manager