Community of Practice Coordinator - Children\'s Services

The Y Queensland stands together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief. YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provides fun, stimulating and safe care for primary and secondary school children before and after school. At OSHC, children have the opportunity to participate in cooking, sport, music, art, dance and so much more. The Y Queensland’s childcare services have been at the heart of Australian communities for more than 40 years, with our first early learning service opening in Brisbane in 1977 after we identified the need for childcare that focused on helping children grow in body, mind and spirit.

We are now seeking a Community of Practice Coordinator (Children’s Services) on a Full-Time basis to join our team. The purpose of the Community of Practice Coordinator is to provide tools, advice and framework to the OSHC services and LDC services and to ensure high-quality early childhood education and care programs are delivered. As a successful candidate, you will also mentor the centre staff to create and implement practices that are holistic and children’s interest-based to support their development.

As a successful Community of Practice Coordinator, your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Observe, assess, provide guidance and training to staff practice in relation to working with children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Develop and implement procedures for staff education regarding specific children; i.e. daily diaries, child profiles, etc.
• Mentoring educators in delivering and engaging in programmed experiences.
• Supporting services in building relationships and engaging in the community.
• Supporting services in developing wellbeing initiatives for families, children and staff.
• Facilitating the development of services Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) through reflective conversations with the teams.
• Support service staff in the implementation of the National Quality Framework.
• Contribute to the Assessment and Rating preparation.

ABOUT YOU

• A tertiary qualification in Community, Child Care, Teaching, Disability or equivalent and/or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing inclusion and diversity programs within a childcare or children’s services environment.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation, Education and Care National Regulations, National Quality Framework and Industry Standards.
• Demonstrated staff leadership and management experience including the ability to develop and engage staff.
• Effective time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with young people with a disability and/or high/complex needs.

What we can offer

• A salary commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidate, plus a mobile device and laptop.
• Competitive salary + vehicle + devices + 17.5% leave loading.
• Excellent support network with marketing, accounts, operations, safeguarding and other departments.
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities.
• Discounted products and services through our benefit programs.
• Free gym membership which includes our very cool fitness classes.
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs.
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program.

APPLICATIONS

To apply, please click the ‘APPLY’ button and submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria.

Our Commitment to the community

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 (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.