Area Manager – Early Learning (North West)

About the opportunity

The position of North West Early Learning Area Manager is a pivotal role for the leadership and operations of Uniting’s Early Learning services. Participating in a collaborative leadership team and working within internal and external partnerships, this role provides many opportunities for innovation and strategic development.

The North West programs reach across the northern and western Melbourne metropolitan region, from Deer Park, up to Sunbury and across to Ivanhoe. With a mix of program delivery of Long Day Care, Kindergarten and Kindergarten Inclusion Support, this role offers a rare opportunity in community service leadership in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum qualification of Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
• Extensive demonstrated and proven experience in a related role.
• Clear understanding of, and commitment to the principles of integrated and innovative practice, and multi-disciplinary service delivery, as applicable within early childhood education and care.
• Proven experience and ability to provide effective leadership and management across multi-sites and teams.
• Demonstrated experience and comprehensive knowledge, understanding and application of relevant government policies, legislation, regulations and standards and programs associated with the provision of early childhood services.

Experience in the support and delivery of community services including policy development, implementing quality assurance systems and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.