SDN Children's Services - NCOSS

Applications close 16 April 2012

SDN Children?s Services has been educating, caring and supporting children and families since 1905.

We are seeking a Regional Manager to lead the delivery of integrated early childhood services across within the Inner Sydney region. Our ?place-based? organisational structure aims to provide high quality early childhood education and care; strengthen families and communities; and address inequalities faced by children and families. This innovative service model brings together professionals from the disciplines of: early childhood education, social work and allied health work, collaborating with each other, children and families to build a Community of Learners.

You will have:

• University qualifications in Early Childhood Education or Social Science or another related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to provide collaborative leadership and change management skills
• Experience in the delivery of strengths-based, family-centred and child-focussed approaches
• Experience leading teams who work with children and families with complex needs
• A focus on outcomes and a results orientation
• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines relating to the delivery of Early Childhood Education and Care, Disability and Community Welfare services
• Ability to build constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience Managing a number of operational budgets
• Demonstrated connection with and willingness to advocate for SDN?s vision, values and philosophy

Working at SDN you will benefit from discounted child care fees, study support, paid parental leave, work/life balance, and professional development opportunities. SDN is a not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality early education and care; strengthening families and communities through support programs; and addressing inequalities faced by children.

If you are ready to make a difference and are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of all children then we want to hear from you!

For further information, including a position description and selection criteria, please go to the careers section of our website:

website: www.sdn.org.au

or

contact: Joanna Mallon
phone: 9213 2440

Applications must address the selection criteria.

Applications close: COB Monday 16 April 2012

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