Operations Manager – Early Education

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and driven Operations Manager to manage the strategic and operational functions of our Early Education portfolio. 

Woden Community Service is a non-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice. 

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services. 

 All suitable applicants will undergo rigorous screening processes, including WWVP clearances, criminal history checks, and reference checks. 

About the Role 

As Operations Manager – Early Education, you will lead and support Centre Directors and Nominated Supervisors to deliver outstanding Early Education and Care. 

You will: 

• Coach, mentor and train leadership teams 
• Deliver regular professional development 
• Drive quality, compliance and financial targets 
• Ensure each service strives to Exceed the National Quality Standards
• Support the recruitment of high quality educators and sector leaders
• Manage contract delivery, budgets and funding streams (CCS, Inclusion ect) 
• Lead a culture of child safety, compliance and accountability
• Use data to identify trends and lift performance
• Partner with the Executive Manager on strategy, risk and growth 
• And more! 

A hands-on leadership role for a passionate Early Childhood professional who loves building great teams and great outcomes. 

About You: 

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education qualified or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (4-Year Degree) qualified or currently actively studying towards (Bachelor). 
• Demonstrated experience as an Early Childhood Centre Manager, Operations Manager or Area Manager for a minimum of 3 years. 
• Extensive skills, knowledge and experience in Early Education setting, including demonstrated use of the Early Years Learning framework. 
• Demonstrated use of the National Quality Frameworks and knowledge of the National Quality Standards. 
• Ability to contribute to the review of Children’s Services policies and procedures. 
• Demonstrated high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to people.  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team. 
• Reliable, punctual and responsible attitude to work.  
• A thorough understanding of the importance of personal and professional boundaries, ethical behaviour, policies and procedures. 
• Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card. 

Why work with Woden Community Services?  

• Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year. 
• Discounted fees to use WCS Children’s Services Programs. 
• 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees. 
• 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions. 
• Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment. 
• Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program. 
• Paid additional wellbeing day per calendar year. 

Applications may close once suitable candidates have been selected, don’t delay get your application in today! 

For more information, please contact: Ashleigh.Bellingham@wcs.org.au 

WCS supports diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with a multicultural background, people who live with disability or members of the LGBTIQ community.