Area Service Manager

**Introduction**:
St Nicholas is a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people. Supporting and partnering with families to nurture and inspire children and young people as they develop the skills to thrive at home, school and in society. Collectively, St Nicholas provides education services spanning early education, out of school hours care and vocational education.

This unique opportunity to work with an industry leader has become available due to sustained growth within the organisation and a progressive leadership team aspiring to streamline management processes.

**Benefits**:
As an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
Working within one of the largest employers in Newcastle and the Hunter region, with opportunity for career advancement within St Nicholas, and perhaps other agencies of the Diocese
NSW Medium Employer of the Year Finalist 2020
Discounted childcare fees
Bishop's Leave, which is three days of additional leave between Christmas and New Year annually
Paid Parental leave
Ongoing training and professional development
Corporate benefits, including EAP, Flu injections, reduced gym membership, reduced healthcare, amongst others.

This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis.

**Description**:
POSITION DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to oversee the operations of the services and centres. The position plays an important part in leading, guiding and supporting a team of Directors and Nominated Supervisors which provide high quality education and care to children. This position is also required to work in partnership with the Quality Assurance and Staffing teams.

**Skills and Experiences**:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in a supervisory/management position
- Proven best practice ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training
- Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
- Proven ability in the development and set up of new centres and services
- Prior experience and demonstrated understanding of auditing Early Education or OOSH Services to ensure they are meeting all quality areas to a high standard
- Proven ability to manage a large team in high quality service provision
- Ability to manage complex situations including matters of escalation
- Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations
- Demonstrated ability to successfully support the Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place curriculum for School Aged Children
- Previous experience in successfully managing the financial performance of an Early Education or OOSH Service
- Willingness to travel to multiple locations across regional area of the Diocese

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential
- Diploma in Children's Services or Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as identified by Australian Children's Education and Care Authority or business-related qualification or demonstrated professional experience
- Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management
- DEC approved child protection training certificate
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current Class C Driver's Licence
- National Criminal History check clearance

Desirable
- Previous experience in a management role in the childcare sector or similar

If you are eager to work in a progressive organisation that truly values it's staff and leadership team, please do not hesitate and APPLY now.

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