ELC Service Director - Strathalbyn

The YMCA of South Australia is seeking a passionate and dedicated Service Director to lead our new Early Learning Centre (ELC) opening in Strathalbyn in early 2025. The position will begin in November/December 2024 for induction, training, and support in establishing the new centre. This is a full-time role, working 76 hours per fortnight.

As a motivated, customer-focused leader, the Service Director will play a key role in building and leading a team of committed Educators who are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and education under the National Quality Framework.

In this role, you will help create a high-quality environment that promotes the social, emotional, and interpersonal development of children. You'll foster a supportive and welcoming atmosphere where children, families, and educators feel valued, safe, and happy.

THE ROLE

As an ELC Service Director, reporting to the Early Learning and Administration Manager, you will:

• Provide leadership to ensure quality care and educational programs for children, as well as direction, support, and continuous learning for staff according to the National Quality Standards.
• Lead and share information, knowledge and expertise on practice, policy developments and community changes that may impact on the program.
• Plan for and facilitate the inclusion of children with additional needs, including children with disabilities, children with complex health support needs, Aboriginal children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This may include the management of inclusive support services funding.
• Encourage children to contribute views and ideas to enhance the service and support the philosophy of the service.
• Assist in development of staff, including performance development plans and training requirements
• Create a service of integrity and security for all children, families and employees involved.

If you are passionate about teaching and want to make a difference in the lives of young children, we invite you to apply and become part of our friendly team!

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With 1000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive and satisfying life.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• Tertiary qualifications in Children’s Services (relevant field)
• Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care” (RRHAN-EC) Training
• Current HLTAID012 Provide Emergency First Aid in an Education & Care Setting
• Current HLTAID009 Provide CPR
• Proven Experience as a Service Director and experience in a similar Leadership capacity
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to staff including maintaining the standards of services
• Demonstrated ability to create a welcoming atmosphere by engaging all people in a friendly and approachable manner

THE BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary Package
• Discounted childcare/OSHC fees at YMCA SA sites
• Paid first aid, asthma, anaphylaxis certification, and child protection training (RRHAN-EC)
• Free access to YMCA SA recreation facilities
• Access to our employee assistance program (EAP)
• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services
• A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development
• A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Tristian Severn at tristian.severn@ymcasa.org.au.

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter via APPLY NOW!

You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 12th December 2024.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

This includes:

• National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
• DHS Working With Children Check
• International Criminal History Record Check (if worked/lived overseas in the last 5 years)

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who...