Child and Parent Centre (CPC) Manager

About the role

Gurlu Gurlu Maya Child and Parent Centre, supported by One Tree Community Services, serves families in Roebourne, Wickham and surrounding communities, offering programs for children from birth to eight years of age. The CPC Manager is a part-time position of 30.4 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, with a maximum term from 15 February 2027 to 4 March 2028.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with families and staff respectfully, and actively involve them in the service
• Engage with local Aboriginal community members so the service reflects their needs
• Maintain an up-to-date continuous improvement plan and risk management plans, and report potential risks such as those to the building, staffing or children
• Ensure compliance with One Tree policies, procedures, legislation and regulations
• Monitor the service's financial performance, meet KPIs and prepare funding submissions for equipment and resources
• Prepare and submit reports and data with line managers to the contract manager
• Advocate for clients and children's rights and wellbeing, and direct staff in a safe workplace
• Provide direction in response to illness, accidents and emergencies, and prepare the monthly workplace health and safety report for Human Resources

Required profile

• Eligible to work in Australia and living in Roebourne
• Valid WA Working with Children Check
• Satisfactory national police clearance and nationally coordinated criminal history check (within 6 months)
• Geccko Foundations and Advanced Child Safety training certificates
• Relevant community service qualifications and experience
• Cultural awareness and experience working alongside Aboriginal community members

Required skills

• Organisational skills: planning, time management, scheduling, resource coordination and meeting deadlines
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience building relationships with staff, families and community, and managing staff including performance, recruitment and appraisals
• Commitment to the organisation's code of ethics, policies and procedures

What we offer

• Above award pay of $60.37-$62.95 per hour plus superannuation, with a remote allowance
• 30.4 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
• 4 weeks' annual leave plus 2 weeks off over the festive season (pro-rata)
• Subsidised childcare, uniforms provided, career advancement and length-of-service incentives
• Online inductions and professional development, and an Employee Assistance Program