Educational Leader/Assistant Manager

YMCA Victoria; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Staff perks: health insurance, cinema,

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Gym and aquatics centre access across

Free access to Virtual Y

Job summary

YMCA Victoria is seeking an Educational Leader for Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre. You will lead and develop the curriculum, support Educators, children and families, and collaborate with Team Leaders to deliver high-quality early learning.

You will promote a positive culture, implement learning theories, and plan short and long-term goals to strengthen centre operations. Ongoing professional development will be provided.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education & Care (ACECQA).
• Minimum 5 years experience in the ECEC sector.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification.
• Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting & Other Obligations.
• National child safety training - Foundation training.

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning in collaboration with Team Leaders and Educators.
• Promote a positive organisational culture and professional learning community.
• Lead curriculum development and set clear goals for teaching and learning.
• Plan and develop short and long term goals to strengthen centre operations.

Skills

Educational Leadership

Curriculum development

Team leadership

Stakeholder networking

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

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 our 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.

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

• 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
• Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting & Other Obligations Early Childhood
• National child safety training - Foundation training

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

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. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.

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
• Enjoy great staff perks, including savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits!
• 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

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 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.