Child Care Services Manager

East Arnhem Regional Council; Nhulunbuy; Sur place; AUD 115 000 - 122 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary Level 8

6 weeks annual leave

17.5% leave loading

Annual salary review

Résumé du poste

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) seeks an experienced Child Care Services Manager to lead and support childcare across East Arnhem communities. This role provides leadership, guidance and practical support to ensure high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and families.

The successful candidate will strengthen service delivery, build capability within community teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement and safe, high-performing

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field with knowledge of NQF/EYLF/NT regulations.
• Current Ochre Card.
• Expert knowledge of Child Care Services and related requirements including mandatory reporting and legislation.
• Experience delivering early childhood programs and coordinating daily running of a childcare service.

Responsabilités

• Manage Child Care Services across East Arnhem communities with ongoing monitoring and development of service delivery.
• Lead planning, implementation and improvement of services aligned with NQF, EYLF, and NT regulations.
• Mentor staff and foster teamwork, ensuring professional development and continuous improvement.
• Promote a safe workplace and ensure welfare of children, staff and self in line with WHS and risk management.
• Prepare and submit mandatory reports for funding agreements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field

Ochre Card

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

• Make a real difference (be a part of a council)
• Generous 6 weeks' annual leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Join a supportive, purpose-driven team

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) is seeking an experienced and hands-on Child Care Services Manager to join our friendly Darwin-based team. This position provides leadership, guidance, and practical support to childcare services across East Arnhem communities, helping to ensure high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and families. This role is responsible for strengthening service delivery, building capability within community teams, and ensuring services operate in line with regulatory requirements and best practice. The successful candidate will provide direct support to improve systems and compliance, enhance quality, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, sustainable, and high-performing centres that deliver positive outcomes for children and families.

What You'll Do

• Manage East Arnhem Regional Council's Child Care Services through continuous monitoring and development of service delivery across EARC communities.
• Provide leadership in planning, implementing and improving services by ensuring alignment with the National Quality Framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and Northern Territory regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and support staff, promoting teamwork, collaboration, consistency and professional development and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the service.
• Promote a safe working environment that protects the welfare of self, staff and children adhering to WHS, risk management, incident/SIRS, complaints and continuous improvement principles.
• Ensure the preparation and timely submission of all required reports including mandatory reports for funding agreements.
• Work with the internal compliance frameworks and mechanisms to develop and maintain policies, procedures, and handbooks, standardise operations, ensure compliance at all times.
• Assist with staff recruitment, timesheet preparation, procurement, maintenance and general administration duties pertaining to the management of the service.
• Lead crisis and emergency planning to ensure preparedness for extreme weather, disasters, and other regional challenges.
• Actively participate in all offered training and development opportunities.
• Comply with all Workplace Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as reasonably directed by the Director - Community Services.

What We're Looking For

• Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field, with strong knowledge of NQF, EYLF, and NT regulations.
• A current Ochre Card.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of Child Care Services and associated requirements including mandatory reporting, program guideline and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively delivering early childhood programs and efficiently coordinating the daily running of a childcare service.
• Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills to drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate employees across different teams/locations.
• Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including effective stakeholder engagement, active listening and experience in navigating conflict and challenging situations.
• Proven effective time management with the ability to work autonomously.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook) and an ability to learn new software.
• Must hold a current C Class Drivers Licence.

Desirable:

• Other relevant or related qualifications.
• Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations' communities.
• Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-cultural workplace.
• Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary: Level 8 - $$114,868.23 - $121,863.59 per annum (excl. super)
• 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading
• Annual salary review under the Enterprise Agreement
• The opportunity to support community-driven, culturally responsive early childhood programs
• A role with real purpose and regional impact

Applications close 16 October 2026

For enquiries, contact: Divyan Ahimaz - Director, Community Services [e-mail]

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.