The Role
The YMCA of South Australia is seeking a Service Director for our new Early Learning Centre opening in Strathalbyn, early 2025. The role will commence in November/ December to begin induction, complete training and support the establishment of the new ELC. The role is full-time at 76 hours per fortnight.
As a motivated and customer focused individual, the Director will establish and lead a highly dedicated and passionate team of Educators in the exceptional delivery of the National Quality Framework.
The Director will help create the highest quality customer service, further the social, emotional, and interpersonal development of children, and foster a supportive environment where children, families and educators feel safe and happy.
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:

• 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
• 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
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current National Police Check

THE BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.
• Competitive Salary Package
• Discounted childcare / OSHC fees
• Paid first aid, asthma, anaphylaxis certification, and child protection training (RAN-H)
• Free access to YMCA SA recreation facilities
• Employee assistance program
• 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, 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 29th November 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 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-we-are/safeguarding-children
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41.29 – $46.40 per hour
Benefits:

• Childcare assistance
• Employee mentoring program
• Gym membership

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 29/11/2024