• Permanent - Full Time opportunity to coach and support high performing teams, while embedding the Kids First Early Years Model and child safety practices across all programs.
• Salary $ + Super + RDO + Flexible Working
• Based at Thomastown, and Wurundjeri Country

Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. We are seeking a pioneering leader to inspire and impact on the lives of children and their families through our innovative education and care programs.

If you are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Your new role

The Early Years Operations Lead will support and lead our purpose which is to ‘Empower children and their families to grow and develop positively, from the early years and beyond'. The Operations Lead will be instrumental in providing effective, efficient, and professional operational management of the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) programs in metropolitan and regional Victoria. Leading day to day operations and providing leadership, support and supervision to the Early Childhood Education Leadership team.

About you

You are a passionate and innovative leader who is driven to achieve ongoing service excellence in the delivery of the Early Years education model. You align with Kids First vision and ensure that children are at the heart of everything you do!

You have experience in leading and managing quality strengths-based educational and support services which places you well to champion continuous improvement, foster a values-driven leadership culture, ensure compliance and oversee budgets. You have strong skills in relationship building and collaboration with stakeholders, along with managing clinical risk and reporting frameworks.

How we reward you

• An organisation that truly lives its values
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
• Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
• Enjoy the benefits of the Kids First Staff Wellbeing Program

Don't delay, apply now!

To apply for this job go to: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6804899

For inquiries about the position connect with Jodi Spratling, General Manager Early Childhood & Family Services 0475 959 256

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).