School Age Care Program Manager/Educational Leader

🌟 Lead. Inspire. Empower. Become a Program Manager in School Age Care at YWCA Canberra🌟

Be part of something bigger. Be part of YWCA Canberra.

Are you a passionate and driven leader who thrives in a vibrant, child-focused environment? Do you want to make a real impact while enjoying work-life balance that suits your lifestyle?

YWCA Canberra is expanding its services and seeking an exceptional Program Manager / Educational Leader to lead our new Before and After School Care program for children aged 5 to 12 years, located in the heart of South Canberra.

This part-time role (40 weeks per year) gives you the school holidays off, perfect for those who love working with children but value balance, too!

 🎯 About the Role

As our Program Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team of educators to deliver vibrant, inclusive, and high-quality School Age Care (SAC) programs — both before and after school — for primary-aged children.

This is your opportunity to:

• Create a nurturing and fun environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired

• Design and implement engaging programs that align with My Time Our Place 2.0

• Mentor and lead educators with purpose and professionalism

• Foster meaningful relationships with children, families, schools, and the broader community

You’ll have a specialised support team behind you, including:

• Operations Director

• Quality & Compliance Manager

• Quality Support Team

• Roster Clerk

• Accounts & Enrolments Team

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum Diploma of Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent — transcript required)

• Strong knowledge of School Age Care programming and inclusive practice

• Understanding of the National Quality Framework, SAC regulations, and child-led pedagogies

• Proven leadership experience with a collaborative, nurturing style

• WWVP registration (or willingness to obtain), First Aid certification, and satisfactory Police Check

• Full driver’s licence and vehicle (preferred)

Why Choose YWCA Canberra?

YWCA Canberra is a not-for-profit community service organisation with over 90 years of impact across education, gender equality, youth, housing, and advocacy. We’re deeply committed to creating communities where all children and families thrive.

When you join us, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a mission.

At YWCA Canberra, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay + tax-free salary packaging (PBI) options

• Additional allowances: Educational Leader ($2.14/hr) + Bachelor-qualified ($2.00/hr)

• 50% discount on childcare fees at any YWCA Canberra service

• School holidays off – work 40 weeks per year!

• Flexible options including 9-day fortnights, 4-day work weeks, and varied hours

• Ongoing training & development through our in-house RTO

• Generous parental leave and annual flu vaccinations

• Free access to Employee Assistance Program

📝 How to Apply

1. Visit ywca-canberra.org.au/about-us/careers for the full position description

2. Submit your resume and cover letter via the SEEK application portal

🕒 Applications close COB Friday 30 May 2025

Got questions? Contact Chiara Will at ***********@ywca-canberra.org.au for a confidential chat.

🌱 Be bold. Be brilliant. Be part of YWCA Canberra.
Empower young minds — and yourself.

YWCA Canberra is committed to the safety of children and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to participate fully in all child protection risk management recruitment processes and ongoing character checking and assessment processes. 

YWCA Canberra is proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and offers above award wages and generous conditions through our innovative and progressive Enterprise Agreement.

YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

YWCA Canberra reserves the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.