Melinda Norton
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Manager with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Experienced in effectively managing staff and creating safe and inclusive environments. Skilled in Excel, communication, problem-solving, and leadership, ensuring the smooth operation of childcare facilities. Proficient in parent communication, safety regulations compliance, staff management, time management, staff supervision, payroll, and vast knowledge of Qikkids.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Area Manager
Kids Capers OOSH
10.2012 - Current
- Responsible for overall operation of services
- Approves rosters, menus and weekly grocery orders
- Main source of contact with families re accounts, bookings, queries and complaints
- Follows up debts from families
- Coordinators report to regularly
- Supports coordinators in all aspects of their role including staff, behavioural problems with children, situations with families
- Visits services on a regular basis to ensure compliance and quality care
- Payroll
- Maintains masterlists for staff qualifications - WWCC expiry, first aid and cpr expiry
- Maintains masterlists for childrens' medical action plan and medication expiry
- Assists with preparation for Assessment and Rating
- Interface to Qikkids, Debit Success and CCS
- Current working with children check and drivers licence and car
Education
High School Diploma -
Mercy Catholic College
Chatswood, NSWHairdressing Cert 3 -
Tafe NSW
North Sydney, NSW11.1992
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care
Tafe NSW
10.2024 - Current
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Safety regulations compliance
- Staff management
- Staff supervision
- Payroll
- Vast knowledge of Qikkids
- Curriculum Planning
- Staff Management
- Staff hiring
- Regulatory knowledge
- Administrative Functions
- Program assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care
Tafe NSW
10.2024 - Current
Childcare Administrator
Kids Capers OOSH
10.2012 - Current
Hairdressing Cert 3 -
Tafe NSW
High School Diploma -
Mercy Catholic College
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