Manager Kids' Early Learning

2 weeks ago

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

Job No:

BC2763***
Location:Blacktown, NSW******: Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains.

It is a city of ambition and excitement.

With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities.

Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region.

With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000.

There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney's most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.


About the opportunity


Blacktown City Council is seeking an experienced and inspiring Manager Kids' Early Learning to take control of their long day care, preschools, before and after school care (OSHC) and family day care services.


As the Manager Kids' Early Learning, you will lead the direction of Council's childcare business, with a portfolio of 30 childcare centres and a family day care service.


The business has undergone a successful transformation to a teamwork-led, customer service-focused childcare business with the purpose of inspiring every child to care, share and learn from one another every day.


Kids' Early Learning has approximately 300 full-time, part-time and casual staff and operates throughout the Blacktown City, serving over 1,700 families each and every weekday.


You will be responsible for implementing key strategies with a focus on business improvement while ensuring that services are delivered in adherence to industry and Council compliance standards and regulations to the Blacktown City community.

If you are passionate about leading Council's Kids' Early Learning services, we encourage you to apply.

What's in this role for you?

  • The ability to work autonomously yet gain input from your experienced operational team
  • Opportunity to lead and inspire your management team to further improve the quality and culture of Kids' Early Learning
  • The opportunity to work within a highquality, transformative Council with a great reputation for 'building the best' within the local community
  • A fantastic work environment
  • Great salary package and leaseback vehicle.

Key responsibilities include yet are not limited to:

  • Develop and implement high-quality strategic programs, systems and operational processes to ensure the successful running of the services
  • Ensure reporting requirements are monitored, maintained and completed
  • Maintain and develop positive relationships and effective communication with the Council's suppliers
  • Develop positive and open professional relationships
  • Focus on the increase of business utilisation aligned with the Council's 5year plan
  • Manage budget and expenditure within the budget framework
  • Ensure all services operate within the centres' policies and procedures along with licensing, legislation and regulations requirements
  • Provided effective support, guidance and mentoring to staff members
  • Managing and guiding staff with their professional development & their individual goals and performance.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications with extensive relevant experience.
  • The ability to develop and implement a vision for the proactive and positive development of Council's Kids' Early Learning section.
  • Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations.
  • Demonstrated commitment to stakeholder and customer service.
  • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes within agreed timelines, while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder needs.
  • Ability to work within a team environment.
  • Sound business acumen.

Desirable:

  • An indepth understanding of local government accountability and legislation.
  • Availability to work flexible working hours.

Other position requirements:

  • Clearance of National Police Check.
  • Current driver's licence.
  • Working with Children Check clearance valid for paid work
  • National Personal Insolvency Index check
  • Evidence that the person is not on the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's (ASIC) banned and disqualified register
  • A current historical personal name extract search of ASIC records.

Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

  • Leaseback vehicle
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