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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Executive Manager Children's Programs is responsible for inspiring operational excellence and customer experience across the Y Early Education Sector in Victoria. The current portfolio includes; • 50 Before and After School Care Programs • 30 School Holiday Programs• 9 School Holiday Programs in Recreation Facilities• 20 Occasional Care Programs • 750,000 annual bookingsKey areas of responsibility and leadership;• Coach and lead group of Operations and… Show more The Executive Manager Children's Programs is responsible for inspiring operational excellence and customer experience across the Y Early Education Sector in Victoria. The current portfolio includes; • 50 Before and After School Care Programs • 30 School Holiday Programs• 9 School Holiday Programs in Recreation Facilities• 20 Occasional Care Programs • 750,000 annual bookingsKey areas of responsibility and leadership;• Coach and lead group of Operations and Partnership Managers along with a portfolio in excess of 1000 Educators• Execute sector new business growth strategy including tender response, • Customer lead approach to product development which promotes innovation and anticipates customer needs with a culture for using data informed customer insights. • Build an agile and customer-centric operating environment across the organisation with partners, members, stakeholders, industry bodies and the community• Responsible and accountable for business performance and fiscal management of the Children’s Program sector including budgeting, reporting and audit outcomes.• Partners with other Operational Leadership Team members to ensure operations deliver on our strategic agenda• Chair of the Y Australia National OSHC Community of Practice Show less

Victoria, Australia

The General Manager is a Senior member of the Camp Australia Team with the responsibility of the operational delivery of 360 Before and After School Care Services and Vacation Care programs in Victoria Key areas of responsibility and leadership; • Develop and execute the business strategic direction with the Executive Team. • Oversee a team with direct reports of Regional Managers, Compliance Managers, Quality Managers and Key Account Managers. • Work… Show more The General Manager is a Senior member of the Camp Australia Team with the responsibility of the operational delivery of 360 Before and After School Care Services and Vacation Care programs in Victoria Key areas of responsibility and leadership; • Develop and execute the business strategic direction with the Executive Team. • Oversee a team with direct reports of Regional Managers, Compliance Managers, Quality Managers and Key Account Managers. • Work collaboratively and in partnership with key stakeholders in both the external market place and internal teams around the country. • Foster a culture of safety, support and professional development of team members. • Provide leadership to team in terms of developing and monitoring team performance, setting goals and coaching and Lead Retention strategy of programs through official tender processes Show less

Queensland And Victoria

The Operations Manager is a Senior member of the Operations Team with the responsibility of the operational delivery of 150 Before and After School Care Services and Vacation Care programs in Victoria and Queensland Key areas of responsibility and leadership; • Oversee a team with direct reports of Regional Managers, Compliance Managers, Quality Managers and Key Account Managers. • Ensuring all programs are compliant with the National Law & Regulations •… Show more The Operations Manager is a Senior member of the Operations Team with the responsibility of the operational delivery of 150 Before and After School Care Services and Vacation Care programs in Victoria and Queensland Key areas of responsibility and leadership; • Oversee a team with direct reports of Regional Managers, Compliance Managers, Quality Managers and Key Account Managers. • Ensuring all programs are compliant with the National Law & Regulations • Work collaboratively and in partnership with key stakeholders in both the external market place and internal teams around the country. • Ensuring contract requirements are being met operationally • Foster a culture of safety, support and professional development of team members. • Provide leadership to team in terms of developing and monitoring team performance, setting goals and coaching to the teams on ground Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Regional Manager is a member of the Operations Team with the responsibility of the operational delivery of 35 Before and After School Care Services and Vacation Care programs in Victoria. Key areas of responsibility and leadership; • Oversee a team with direct reports of Coordinator, Assistant Coordinators and Educators • Ensuring all programs are compliant with the National Law & Regulations • Work collaboratively and in partnership with key stakeholders in both the… Show more The Regional Manager is a member of the Operations Team with the responsibility of the operational delivery of 35 Before and After School Care Services and Vacation Care programs in Victoria. Key areas of responsibility and leadership; • Oversee a team with direct reports of Coordinator, Assistant Coordinators and Educators • Ensuring all programs are compliant with the National Law & Regulations • Work collaboratively and in partnership with key stakeholders in both the external market place and internal teams around the country. • Learning & Development programs are being completed • Foster a culture of safety, support and professional development of team members. • Key contact for all operational requirements with the client Show less

New York, United States Of America

Camp Chipinaw is one of the USA’s Premier Camps based in the Catskills Mountains in New York. The Group Leader is part of the Department Head Team the oversees the daily operations for 1500 children aged 5-16 over an 8-week period.Key areas of responsibility and leadership;• Overseeing Daily schedules for Counsellors and the Children • Training Programs for Counselors• Ensuring all OH&S checks are in place on a daily basis• Communication to families on children… Show more Camp Chipinaw is one of the USA’s Premier Camps based in the Catskills Mountains in New York. The Group Leader is part of the Department Head Team the oversees the daily operations for 1500 children aged 5-16 over an 8-week period.Key areas of responsibility and leadership;• Overseeing Daily schedules for Counsellors and the Children • Training Programs for Counselors• Ensuring all OH&S checks are in place on a daily basis• Communication to families on children experience throughout the camp• Work collaboratively and in partnership with key stakeholders in both the USA and Australia • Recruitment of Staff across 10 countries• Managing Logistics of both Set up and pack up of facilities Show less

Graduate Diploma Of Leadership And Management

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