Children Services Manager

7 days ago


Bendigo, Australia Lifely Full time

**Job ID: CSM**

**Do you love what you do and want to make a difference?**:
We are seeking an experienced full-time **Children Services Manager** to lead our Children Services Department, with a specific focus on overseeing our High Intensity Outside School Hours Care programs.
- Bendigo Special Developmental School
- Kalianna School Bendigo
- Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School
- Melton Specialist School

The Children Services Manager is also expected to effectively supervise, manage and support the team to ensure delivery of the service objectives by providing essential skills, knowledge and support to the team and will be required to provide consultation and assistance relevant to the workplace. The Children Services Manager is reported to by the onsite OSHC Coordinators and 2IC’s.

This role will operate out of Bendigo and oversee programs in Central Victoria and Melbourne’s outer western suburbs.

**About Us**:
Lifely is a disability service provider with 40 years’ experience supporting people with a disability and their families. Check out our About Us page for more information.

We are proud to be part of a government-funded program providing free OSHC services to children and young people with disabilities attending specialist schools.

Remuneration commencing at SCHADS Level 6 plus salary packaging to reduce the tax you pay and increase your take-home pay (as per PBI status). You will also have the use of a company car.

**Your role at a glance**:
You will manage the daily operations of our Children Services Department, including:

- Lead the development of engaging, age-appropriate activities for child development.
- Lead collaboration with parents, caregivers, and staff to create an inclusive environment.
- Provide leadership, guidance and staff supervision, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to enhance program offerings.
- Lead and enforce the maintenance of accurate program records.
- Ensure compliance with laws and safety standards.
- Create and monitor child services policies and procedures.
- A recognised diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Three or more years of leadership experience in child services, education, disabilities or other relevant fields.
- Passion for child development and education.
- Strong ethics, child safety awareness, and work health and safety knowledge.
- Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in the face of change.

**You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work**:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid and CPR Certificates
- NDIS Orientation Certificate
- Mandatory Reporting Certificate
- COVID vaccination (including first booster)
- Proof of Right to work in Australia
- Be a Fit and Proper Person
- Current valid driver’s license

**Position description**:
**How to Apply**:
Please include:

- Job Ad Number: CSM
- Application letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description.
- Resume
- Proof of Australian Citizenship or Work Visa (e.g., birth certificate, passport, visa, etc.)
- Lifely is an equal opportunity employer, a Child Safe organisation and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds._



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