**YMCA Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) Childcare Centre **is a purpose-built centre located on the rooftop of the hospital's carpark, with state-of-the-art facilities, a purpose-built garden and modern equipment.
The best child care centres let children explore, play and learn, and we have endless opportunities at our early learning centre.
We are committed to helping children grow in body, mind and spirit. We deliver a play-based learning curriculum that teaches children about the world, about others and about themselves. We support children to be confident, creative and inquisitive learners.
**THE ROLE**:
We are recruiting a** Group Leader **on a** permanent, full-time basis** to join our team at **YMCA SCUH Childcare Centre. **You will be responsible for room management, including the children, program, staff, safety and environment.
- Under guidance and instruction of the Centre Director, develop, plan and implement quality programs for children in alignment with the criteria
- Assist the Centre Director in the day to day operations of the Centre as directed
- Work with each individual child with consideration of his/her cultural background and respect their beliefs
- Support the management of a workplace that supports diversity including gender, cultural and generational diversity; provide equal employment opportunity and foster a respectful, inclusive workplace
- Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others, and to abide by their duty of care provided for in the legislation
**SELECTION CRITERIA**:
- Diploma in Early Childhood or Diploma in Child Care or equivalent relevant qualification
- Demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Education
- Demonstrated ability to effectively organise and plan activities and the ability to manage competing work priorities
- Demonstrated customer service skills and an ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders
- Ability to effectively organise and plan activities
- Have a current Working with Children's Check or willing to obtain
**BENEFITS**
The YMCA offer an excellent employee benefits program which includes:
- Training opportunities to develop your career further
- Excellent working conditions including support from management teams
- Rewarding work environment where you can really make a difference
- Discounted accommodation rates at the George Williams Hotel
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
- Discounted rates on health care through Medibank Private
- A range of online benefits through our online employee discounts and benefits program
- Free Gym membership
**Our Commitment**
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people
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