Coordinator Courallie Park Child Develop

Orange City Council; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare gap fee discount

Christmas break leave

EAP access

Health & wellbeing benefits

Training opportunities

Career development

Salary packaging

Job summary

Orange City Council is seeking a Coordinator for Courallie Park Preschool & Early Education Centre to lead and inspire a team, ensuring high-quality early learning and compliance with National Quality Framework and safety standards. The role emphasizes staff development and community liaison.

The successful candidate will oversee the educational program, manage budgets, and maintain essential records while ensuring adherence to safety and child-protection guidelines. Application deadline noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood or Primary) or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Extensive experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and managing service budgets
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Criminal History Check
• HLTAID004 First Aid in Education and Care setting

Responsibilities

• Lead the Courallie Preschool and Early Education Service in line with National Quality Framework and WHS requirements
• Oversee the educational program and Educational Leader responsibilities when required
• Manage staff development, budgeting, and relationships with children, families, and community
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children and compliance with Keep Them Safe guidelines
• Maintain records and reporting using Council software and systems
• Monitor service operations and regulatory compliance

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood or Primary)

Tools

Council software systems

Job description

Coordinator Courallie Park Child Develop

Salary: $104,770 - $114,199 (Plus superannuation)Hours: 35 (Flexible work arrangements including rostered days off available)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE(this link will work on Council's website)

Join us as the Coordinator – Courallie

Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for an inspiring and dedicated leader to guide and support our team at Courallie Park Preschool & Early Education Centre. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while shaping high-quality early learning experiences. If you're ready to lead with purpose and contribute to the future of our community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is a Child Safe Organisation committed to respecting and protecting children and young people. We value their voices and views and take proactive steps to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times. With around 800 employees, we are proud to be both for and part of the Orange community, working together to make a positive contribution to our region and to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

Key Accountabilities/Duties:

Leading the Courallie Preschool and Early Education Service this position will ensure the service complies with the National Quality Framework, Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, Child Protection legislation and Councils policies and procedures. The position is responsible for leading and supporting a team of Educators, overseeing funding and service operations, and developing relationships with children, families, Council colleagues and the community. This will include:

• Overseeing the service educational program, including undertaking the Educational Leader role when required.
• Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all children within the centre; that children are protected, and their rights are upheld at all times, and that the service complies with “Keep Them Safe” guidelines.
• Applying conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques with staff and parents for the resolution of issues
• Liaising with other services and agencies, communities and families to advocate for and promote education and care
• Managing and developing staff through implementation of Council’s human resource management systems, policies and procedures
• Monitoring the service budget and ensuring the service is fully utilised.
• Ensuring the service operates in compliance with all Council systems, relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures, and local government requirements.
• Demonstrating the ability to effectively use Council’s software systems and other digital tools to manage the service, support administration, and maintain accurate records and reporting.

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Position Description

What do you need?

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood or Primary) or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Extensive experience in a similar role
• Mandatory National Child Safety Training from Geccko (Get early childhood compliance knowledge online)
• Demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory skills, with experience leading and supporting staff
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and managing service budgets, including resource allocation, expenditure oversight, and maintaining financial sustainability
• Current Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting certificate (HLTAID004) or equivalent
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check

What’s in it for you?

• 50% Off Childcare Gap Fee at Council Services (after CCS has been applied)
• Time off across the Christmas/New Year period of at least 2 weeks
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family for mental health support
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Professional career development opportunities
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.

Application Deadline: Sunday 1 November 2026

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitablefrom this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created forfilling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.