About the Role

Lead the day-to-day management of Lockhart Early Learning Centre, ensuring compliance with national regulations and quality standards.

Provide guidance and support to a dedicated team of educators and staff, fostering professional development and a collaborative environment.

Implement and evaluate educational programs that promote children's learning and wellbeing through a play-based approach.

Engage with families and the community to build strong partnerships that enhance children's inclusion and overall experience.

Company Overview

Lockhart Shire Council operates the Lockhart Early Learning Centre and is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and care. We believe in creating inclusive, supportive and child-safe environments for children, educators and families alike.

Our Centre emphasises the importance of strong governance, leadership and community engagement to achieve the best outcomes for children in our care. 

Child Safety Commitment

Lockhart Shire Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation where the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children is our highest priority.

We are committed to creating and maintaining environments where children are safe, respected, valued and protected from harm. All employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to uphold the NSW Child Safe Standards and actively contribute to a culture of child safety.

We actively promote the participation and inclusion of all children and are committed to providing culturally safe, inclusive and respectful environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and children with disability.

Position Overview

The Director / Nominated Supervisor is responsible for the effective management and leadership of Lockhart Early Learning Centre. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Community Services, this role involves overseeing the daily operations of the service and ensuring compliance with the National Quality Standard (NQS), Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with educators to enhance the educational program, maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment and build strong relationships with families and the community.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of early childhood education and care standards.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in early childhood services, preferably in a leadership role.

• Extensive knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Child Care Subsidy system, and relevant legislation.

• Demonstrated experience leading teams and supporting professional development.

• Experience engaging positively with families and the broader community.

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate

• Excellent communication skills. 
• A strong commitment to child safety and child wellbeing.
• An understanding of child protection responsibilities and mandatory reporting obligations.
• The ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children, families and colleagues.
• A commitment to promoting children's rights, participation and inclusion.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, culturally safe, inclusive and respectful practices.
• A passion for creating safe, engaging and supportive learning environments where children can thrive.

Mandatory Requirements:

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold or be willing to obtain:

• A valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Relevant Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications.
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain where applicable).

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $84,000 to $97,000

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education and lead a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Lockhart Early Learning Centre!

Enquiries:  If you are interested in this position and would like additional information please contact Craig Fletcher, on 0429 332 034.

Interested in joining our team?

If you wish to apply for a role with us, please submit:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Responses to the application questions
• Download Position Description

Recruitment Screening

As part of Council's Child Safe Recruitment practices, the successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment screening, which may include:

• Verification of Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance.
• Qualification and licence verification.
• Professional referee checks, including child-related employment references.
• National Criminal History Check (where applicable).
• Identification and right-to-work verification.

Applicants are encouraged to provide examples throughout their application that demonstrate their experience, knowledge and commitment to creating safe, inclusive and supportive environments for children.

Council reserves the right to refuse appointment where child safety requirements are not satisfactorily met.

Lockhart Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, inclusion and cultural safety.