Children's Services Operations Manager - Canberra, Australia - YWCA Canberra

YWCA Canberra
YWCA Canberra
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Canberra, Australia

4 weeks ago

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About the Role:

YWCA Canberra provides essential, quality services for women, girls and families in the ACT and surrounding regions.

We work in the areas of children's services, community development, homelessness and affordable housing, youth services, personal and professional training, women's leadership, and advocacy.


As a values-based organisation, and Canberra's only Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, YWCA Canberra is a great place to work.

We have a strong track record in building long-term, sustainable careers with excellent conditions and a supportive work environment for all employees.


About the role


The Operations Manager is a senior management role within the Children's Services Portfolio reporting directly to the Executive Director of Children's Services and will have a high level of autonomy in the day-to-day management of YWCA Canberra's Family Day Care scheme (FDC), all School Age Care (SAC) programs and the Quality Support Unit (QSU).


The Operations Manager is responsible for:

  • Oversight of the strategic management, operations and administration of all Family Day Care, School Age Care and Quality Support Unit Programs.
  • Providing high level leadership to teams and direct the recruitment process for recruitment of all staff across Family Day Care, School Age Care and Quality Support Unit Programs.
  • Ensuring programs are operating within their budget parameters and preparing annual budget for the Children's Services operations in conjunction with the Executive Director Children Services.
  • Assisting with the preparation of tenders for new services.
  • Maintaining sound professional relationships with school principals, Education Directorate and the regulatory body, CECA.

About You:


  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in management, preferably within the Children's Services sector
  • Experience managing compliance and reporting within a regulated environment
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of early childhood practices and principles with a sound understanding and practical experience of the National Quality Standards and the National Law pertaining to Children's Services
  • Demonstrated experience of the leadership and management of remote team with an ability to support programs operationally and strategically
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management, communication skills, and analytical, policy development skills
  • A current Working with Children Check and police check.

What's in it for you

  • Excellent salary package (dependent on experience), with salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by up to 6k annually.
  • Enhanced terms and conditions of employment including 14 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Professional Development opportunities plus opportunity and encouragement to continue with your studies in the sector.
  • Canberra's ONLY Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA)
  • A fun, friendly and diverse team.

How to Apply:


Applications close on 30 November 2023

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  • YWCA Canberra is committed to the safety of children and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to participate fully in all child protection risk management recruitment processes and ongoing character checking and assessment processes._
  • YWCA Canberra is proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and offers above award wages and generous conditions through our innovative and progressive Enterprise Agreement._
  • YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply._
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