• Above award rates + 50% childcare discount
• Lead a vibrant and dedicated team of educators
• Full Time opportunity at Lightning Reef ELC

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5,000 staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Children's Programs, Action Sports, Camps, Recreation, Youth Services and The Virtual Y.

YMCA Vic Early Learning Centres (ELC's) are safe, supportive spaces offering high quality early learning education and care for children aged six weeks to five years old.

About the role

Your role will primarily be as an Educational Leader, and to secondly assist the Centre Manager to lead and support the Educators, children and families at Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre.

As a motivated and customer focused leader, your role will involve:

• Working in consultation with Team Leaders and Educators regarding all aspects of program planning
• Promoting a positive organisational culture and building a professional learning community
• Leading the development of the curriculum and ensure the establishment of clear goals and expectations for teaching and learning
• Planning and developing short and long term goals to strengthen the operations of the Centre

The newly appointed Educational Leader will be provided with ongoing professional development training specifically designed for Educational Leaders. This will also be facilitated with 8 hours of non-contact time per week to specifically carry out the Educational Leader role.

This is a full time role with an above award rate of $43.50 per hour.

About you

You will be a passionate Educational Leader committed to delivering a superior service for children, their parents and educators. You will:

• Possess the ability to positively network and build effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Be able to inform and imbed learning and development theories and curriculum approaches
• Have the ability to motivate and inspire the team to achieve set goals and outcomes
• Possess excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to delegate, prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications and Licences

• Diploma Qualification in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent via ACECQA
• Minimum 5 years experience in the ECEC sector
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. Hence, all our candidates are appropriately screened by checking professional references and a working with children check. Depending on the role, a National Police Check may also be undertaken.

Benefits

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• 50% childcare discount
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y - online health and wellness

How to Apply

If this is you, click the Apply button or email for further information, noting we do not accept applications submitted via email.

If you would like to learn more or discuss these roles, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor Lavanya Chandra who will be happy to answer your questions:

• Email:
• Phone: (03) 8657 3269

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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