Children's Services Team Leader

About the Role

Primarily the Team Coordinator is responsible for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of a developmentally appropriate program for individual children or groups and provides leadership and development of their team of Children’s Services Educators.

Specifically, the role supports the provision of high-quality childcare by:

• Nurturing and providing guidance to children from birth through to school age.

  • Working with children individually or in groups to support growth and learning.

  • Implementing activities to assist children to flourish.

  • Following Centre Policy and approaching behaviour guidance positively with children.

  • Developing and leading a small team of Educators.

Does this describe you?

You are an energetic and enthusiastic leader and educator who is passionate about early learning. Your positive attitude and demonstrated ability to support children’s learning will be what help you succeed in this role.

You will have:

• A Diploma in Children’s Services.

  • Current First Aid and CPR qualifications (or willingness to obtain in first 3 months of employment).

  • Current RRHAN-EC certificate.

  • Proven ability to interact with children in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner.

  • Ability to work with other team members in the inclusion, support and care of all children.

  • Knowledge of current childcare practices and the Early Years Learning Framework.

  • Experience in programming and implementing activities for children.

  • Experience interacting with groups of children up to 6 years of age.

  • Effective interpersonal skills.

  • Current DHS Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one at your own cost.

  • Current National Police Check or ability to obtain one at your own cost.

  • Appropriate skills, knowledge and training in food safety and hygienic handling of food and equipment as required under the Food Safety Legislation 2001.

Additional experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse families will be highly regarded.

About Torrensville Community Childcare Centre

We are a community of educators who are committed to developing each child’s full potential by providing high quality care and individually tailored education for children from birth to school age. Torrensville Community Childcare Centre (TCCC) is a social enterprise of UCWB a well-known not for profit organisation, which means that any profits generated by the services we provide go back into services which benefit the community.

The Centre Director is focussed on providing an environment that is thought provoking, energetic and fun. She promotes upskilling and mentoring within the team.

About UCWB

Our Purpose: Together we build connected and thriving communities.

Our Values:

• Bold and Brave

  • Open and Curious

  • Connected and Inclusive

Our Strategy:

• Innovate and build thriving communities.

  • Grow positive impact together with community.

  • Mobilise our vibrant, engaged, learning organisation.

We build connected and thriving communities with a team of over 220 staff and volunteers. For over 140 years, we’ve been walking alongside people to create positive futures and lead independent lives they are proud of. We deliver services in Aged Care, Children & Family, Financial Health, Mental Health, NDIS, and Childcare.

At UCWB, we celebrate the power of difference and the strength that harnessing our differences creates. We value the experience and expertise of people from all cultures, ages, spiritualties, disabilities, genders, sexualities, thinking patterns, caring status, bodies and backgrounds. We are committed to action that makes our organisation and the wider community welcoming, safe and inclusive.

What we can offer you

You’re joining an organisation that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates success.

• Salary packaging/tax free income for eligible employees offering 6-12% increase in your take-home pay (package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and an additional $2,650 Meals and Entertainment).

  • An equal opportunity workplace where diversity, inclusion and lived experience are genuinely valued.

  • Career and personal development opportunities.

  • Personalised support and counselling for mental health challenges for you and your immediate household members, in person, over the phone or online.

  • Flexible leave provisions including: access to 4 weeks paid parental leave in excess of the government scheme for eligible employees, option to apply for up to 2 weeks leave in advance (upon successful completion of probation) and option to cash out long service leave after 7 years of service.

  • Superannuation Guarantee paid on every eligible dollar earned.

You will thrive in a supportive workplace which celebrates its rich, diverse and inclusive workforce.

Location

This role is based at our Torrensville Community Childcare Centre.

To Apply for this Job

1. Review the role profile on the UCWB recruitment websiteand consider whether you meet the essential criteria and the screening requirements.
2. Submit your application via the UCWB recruitment websiteand upload your resume and cover letter.
3. Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 18 June 2025, however shortlisting will commence on receipt of suitable applications. Please direct enquiries to Poonam Devi via email poonam.devi@ucwb.org.auor phone 84089700.
4. UCWB will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments, please advise us via hradmin@ucwb.org.auor by telephoning 82457100.