Program Lead - Early Years Program
Program Lead - Early Years Program
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Job Description
Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal social and structural levels in church government business and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home an income healthcare education safety dignity and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.
Description
Wellsprings Children and Families Hub Program Lead Early Years.
Are you looking to professionally grow and would like to be part of an exciting opportunity to have an impact on the lives of children affected by the adverse effects of homelessness and DFV
If you are passionate about providing child centred therapeutic care and are willing to grow as a professional we have an opportunity for you.
We are seeking a Program Lead for our Early Years Services within Micah Projects Wellsprings Children and Families Hub at Hawthorne. This position will provide a new opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and knowledge further within a dynamic model of support for children and families. The Program Lead will support a team of child and family practitioners (Educators) in operating our service 3 days per week alongside offering a supportive playgroup for families (1 day) and outreach support to families engaged with Micah Projects.
This is a full time employment opportunity until June 2026 at Level 5 of the SCHADS Award.
Skills And Experiences
Key Responsibilities:
- Development and management of Early Years Referral and Intake Documentation including providing oversight and management of enrolment and bookings
- Plan and implement therapeutic programs for the physical social emotional and cognitive needs of children in the centre
- Coordinate and support staff emergency staff and volunteers and ensure effective participation and input into team meetings
- Ensure children are offered a safe supervised hygienic responsive supportive educational play-based environment with sensitivity to their unique life experiences at all times
Essential Criteria:
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education/Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and the capacity to operate the service in line with the Education and Care Services Act and Regulations 2013 as well as any other standards frameworks and codes of practice relating to the provision of child care services in Queensland.
- Demonstrated ability to develop implement and deliver a high quality flexible program formulti- aged children based on Queensland Guidelines under an Out of Scope License.
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria select the link to the Position Description.
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For more information please email .
Benefits of working at Micah Projects
- Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
- Salary Packaging option up to $15899 increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2650);
- Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
- Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
- Ongoing professional development opportunities including further training so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
- Access to other employee benefits including supply of uniforms.
How to Apply:
If you believe that you have interest passion and desire to make a difference in peoples lives please click on apply.
Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages) along with any other relevant documentation.
While the deadline to receive applications is 5pm Friday 5 September 2025 applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!
Employment Type
Full-Time
