Careers
Promoting Positive Childhoods Together
Join the team who has been promoting positive childhoods in Western Australia for over 100 years
Are you interested in a rewarding career, enriching early education experiences for children, and supporting the development and wellbeing of families and community?
Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation working with children, their families, and the community to promote positive childhoods.
We run our Children and Family Services across eight Perth locations. These services include Early Learning Programs, Playgroups, Parenting Services, and community and family events. We employ Educators, Place Administrators, Enrolment Officers, and others to best support the children, families, and community who engage with our Services.
Through the Meerilinga Training College, we offer the Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. We employ qualified Trainers, Youth Support Workers, Administration Support, Sales Representatives, and others to ensure our College runs smoothly and supports students through their learning journey and into employment.
We are committed to leading and challenging each other to be a community where everyone is respected and heard. Our team at Meerilinga also benefit from:
- Free onsite parking available;
- Salary sacrifice options;
- Regular professional development opportunities;
- Additional paid Christmas leave;
- Part uniform supplied.
If you are looking for a rewarding position with a community focus and have the qualifications and experience to join our team, we would love to hear from you!
Meerilinga acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Whadjuk, Noongar Boodjar, where Meerilinga’s main offices are located, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to the opportunities available.
Please find our current vacancies below:
- Early Childhood Director – Beechboro Location
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Early Childhood Director Position
Beechboro Location
Part – Time
Meerilinga has operated since 1911. The children and community services provide access to free and fee paid children and community programs and activities, facilities use and information. Income generating activities including facility rental and licenced early learning programs operate from the centre.
The Role
Meerilinga is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable and dynamic individual to coordinate and supervise workers, the centre/service and outreach activities at our beautiful Beechboro service. Provide support and leadership with a friendly and qualified team. Collaborate and engage with community, program staff and management.
Hours & remuneration
- Minimum 30 hrs/week to maximum 75 hrs/fortnight – flexible hours and days
- Social, Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award – Level 4
Reporting relationships and accountability
- Reports and accounts directly to the Manager Children and Community Service
- Supervisory Responsibilities – Workers, project team, contractees, volunteers.
About You
- Relevant professional experience in community work and program management can be taken into account.
- A minimum of Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent (ACECQA approved) qualification.
- Capability to build community partnerships, learn about the community, plan for change, and implement collective partnerships, programs, and skills.
- Administration, office computer and reporting skills
- Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong staff support, supervision and management skills (including volunteer supervision)
- Community work experience
- Capacity to work in a culturally competent framework
- Achieve operational targets, policies and procedures
- Working in a small community organisation
- Managing a diverse program and activities
- Planning and evaluation
- Community consultation/ support community involvement
- Grants writing
- Aspire to work in a not-for-profit organisation where you can attach greater meaning to the work you do.
Why Join Us
- Work with a friendly, inclusive, supportive working environment
- Opportunities for professional development training
- Access to generous salary packaging
- IT supplied
- Part uniform supplied
- Reimbursed flu vaccination
- Free parking
- Small rooms that allow for strong relationships with children and families
- First Aid/CPR renewal course cost covered by us
How to apply
Applicants are required to send via email a Resume and a cover letter addressing the selection requirements (no more than a page) to leanne.lee@meerilinga.org.au. Further documents are required and will be discussed with the successful candidate. Interviews will commence on receipt of suitable applicant. Due to high volume of applicants, only short-listed individuals will be contacted.Visit the website for more information about Meerilinga at www.meerilinga.org.au
Meerilinga acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Ballardung, Whadjuk, Noongar Boodjar, where Meerilinga’s main offices are located, and recognize their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their cultures and to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.
We are an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to the opportunities available.