• Collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Attractive Salary Packaging Options

About us

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we work with purpose to make a positive difference in the lives of the children, young people, individuals and families we serve. Whilst we are a Catholic social services agency, we provide services to the whole community regardless of faith. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of other supports including allied health, counselling, domestic violence, emergency relief, homelessness and housing assistance, crisis supports and more.

We are a safe, respectful and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

About the role

The Children’s Services Program is looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable person to work within the Practice Manager team, bringing contemporary and innovative approaches to supporting our children’s services. This role will support coordinators in all areas of high quality service delivery and staff management , predominantly in the Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care settings, with the possible inclusion of early learning settings. The role requires excellent relationship building skills with staff, families and other stakeholders.

This is a Permanent Full-time role with travel required around to visit our sites located around Northern Sydney and the Northern Beaches area.

Duties

• Provide direct support to Coordinators in the day to day management of their service ;
• Take responsibility for the sound financial performance of the programs;
• Ensure Coordinators provide high quality education and care and meet the requirements of the National Quality Framework and Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations;
• Developing positive working relationships with peer Practice Managers, site Coordinators, families and the school and local community
• Any other duties specified in the attached position description.

Skills & experience

• Qualifications in Children’s Services (Degree or equivalent)
• Staff leadership and management experience
• First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR
• Experience working with a Child Care Management System.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation, Education and Care Services National Regulations and National Quality Frameworks: My Time Our Place and Being Belonging and Becoming
• Budget and financial management skills
• Current valid driver’s licence

Culture and Benefits

Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:

• The opportunity to make a difference to families, children and young people in the community;
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective and practice supervision opportunities;
• Access to in-house and external training and learning opportunities;
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as
• Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a cover letter addressing the role requirements, complete your work history and education information on the application page and submit your resume.

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CatholicCare is a child-safe and child-friendly organisation – all staff must comply with our child-safe child-friendly policies and Code of Conduct. All child related roles are subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check Clearance in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.Completing a National Criminal History Record Check clearance is a requirement of this position

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A position description is attached.