Children Services Manager

6 days ago


Bendigo, Victoria, 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.

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 field.
- 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

**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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