Centre Manager

2 weeks ago

Bendigo, Australia YMCA Children's Programs Full time

Full time opportunity with Above award salary + childcare discount
- Specialist support that encourages community and family engagement opportunities
- Key relationship building + Access to and support from the leadership team

**About You**:

- Are you looking for an opportunity to create a real impact? To belong? To shine? _

You thrive on building meaningful relationships and inspiring your team to reach new heights. You’re ready to step up and:

- ** Lead with Purpose**: Oversee daily operations while driving the strategic development of our centre, ensuring excellence in service delivery.
- ** Create a Positive Culture**: Build a high-performing, supportive team that delivers exceptional care and education for children aged six weeks to five years.
- ** Build Strong Relationships**: You’re a natural communicator, adept at engaging with children, parents, staff, and the wider community to create a collaborative, welcoming environment.
- ** Drive Meaningful Change**: With a deep understanding of the _National Quality Framework, Victorian Early Years Framework, and the Education and Care National Regulations and Act,_ you’ll be empowered to implement improvements that enhance the quality of our services.
- ** Champion Community**: You believe in fostering an inclusive environment where every stakeholder feels valued and supported.

Alternatively, this role might suit the prospect of job sharing.

**Why YMCA?**

At Y Victoria, we truly value our _people_. When you join us, you’re not just getting a job - you’re becoming part of a community. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and help you grow both personally and professionally:

- Above Award Salary to recognize your expertise and commitment.
- 50% Childcare Discount to enable affordable, high-quality care for your own children.
- Flexible Working Arrangements to achieve the perfect work/life balance.
- Career Development Opportunities because we’re committed to your growth, offering numerous pathways for career progression.
- Free Access to Gyms, Recreation, and Aquatic Centres across the state.

**What do you need?**
- Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood/Children’s Services or similar
- First Aid & CPR certification, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Qualifications

**About the Centre**

Lightning Reef ELC is a single storey 115-place centre, co-located with a primary school and maternal health rooms. Aligned with Y’s philosophy, our service prides itself on fostering and enhancing children’s learning through play, while also providing our community with high quality care and education.

If you are looking to make an impact in your career in early childhood education and want to embrace the diverse needs of the Lightning Reef community, and really make a difference for children and families - this job is for you

The Centre is undergoing exciting change and will be introducing new models with a greater educator to child ratio to help meet the diverse needs of our community and best support the successful applicants.

With significant School Readiness Funding, we support our educators in providing exceptional education and care.
- Lightning Reef Centre is open from 6.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m._

**How to Apply**

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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