Centre Manager, Early Childhood Services

3 months ago

Geelong, Australia City of Greater Geelong Full time

**Centre Manager, Early Childhood Services.**:
**Job no**: 498747

**Work type**: Permanent Full Time

**Classification**: Band 7 ($100,064 - $110,990 pa)

**Categories**: Early Childhood Education

**About Us**:
At the City of Greater Geelong, we are committed to creating a thriving community where children and families have access to the support and resources they need to thrive. As a provider of Early Years Management (EYM) services, we are dedicated to promoting the well-being and development of children from diverse backgrounds. Our values of respect, inclusion, innovation, and putting people at the centre of our business guide everything we do.

**Work type: Permanent Full Time**

**Classification: Band 7 ($100,064 - $110,990 pa plus superannuation)**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead a multidisciplinary team to plan, develop, and deliver high-quality early childhood education, health, and social support services for children and families.
- Manage service finances and budgets in accordance with Council, state, and federal policies.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, integration, and professional learning among staff to ensure the delivery of comprehensive and inclusive services.
- Build strong partnerships with parents, caregivers, and community organizations to create a safe and welcoming environment for children and families to thrive.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and quality standards, including the National Quality Framework.
- Coordinate administrative processes, including client data management, financial reporting, and staff scheduling.
- Support the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan and strategic goals for the service.
- Engage with local schools, agencies, and community groups to identify emerging needs and gaps in service delivery.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to staff, including recruitment, induction, and performance management.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
- Current First Aid, Management of Anaphylaxis, Asthma, and CPR certifications.
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
- Extensive experience in providing high-quality education programs for children aged 0-12 years.
- Strong understanding of legislation, regulations, and frameworks relevant to children's services.
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and support staff within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and quality assurance.
- Ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including families and community organizations.

**About Korayn Birralee Family Centre**:
**Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong**
At the City of Greater Geelong, we are committed to working together for a thriving community. We do this by delivering over 130 services to our rapidly growing population and working hard to protect and improve what it is that makes Greater Geelong on Wadawurrung Country such a great place to live, work and study.

We’re going through an exciting period of change that will help us serve our community better. From digital modernisation to the contemporary, sustainable office we've built in Central Geelong, now more than ever is a great time to join our team at the City of Greater Geelong.

Our Community is made up of diverse people from all walks of life, and it’s important to us that our workforce represents and celebrates this strength.

We encourage great people from all backgrounds to join us. We encourage authenticity, because inclusion makes us stronger.

If you’re excited about working together to create a Clever and Creative Greater Geelong, and joining a workplace where all people can thrive, then hit **apply** - we’d love to meet you

**A career with us**
Central Geelong-based City employees are now based in our new Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal. Meaning ‘speak and talk together’ in local Wadawurrung language. Wurriki Nyal sets the benchmark for what a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace can be, including industry leading sustainability standards, a flexible and people-focused design, safe and inclusive spaces and public realm.

We’re committed to supporting better accessibility for our customers and our people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

We offer:

- salary sacrificing and novated lease options
- cultural and ceremonial leave
- study leave
- paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave
- IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave
- training and career development opportunities
- a healthy and safe environment
- our emplo

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