Director

Uniting NSW & ACT; Springwood; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Career growth opportunities

Discounts & cash backs

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT is seeking a Nominated Supervisor–Director for Uniting Kids Care Early Learning Springwood. You will lead and mentor a team of qualified educators, ensuring operations align with the National Quality Standards and deliver an engaging learning environment.

This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate plus Director’s Allowance, Superannuation, and salary packaging. Service hours are 7am–6pm, Monday to Friday, fostering growth and community connections.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education required.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Nominated Supervisor.
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Standards and early childhood best practice.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to Uniting’s values – Compassionate, Respectful, Bold and Imaginative.
• Current NSW WWCC Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a dedicated team of educators.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure compliance with the National Quality Standards.
• Foster inclusive, respectful relationships with children, families and the community.
• Guide curriculum decisions that promote belonging, wellbeing and curiosity.
• Champion continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Manage Service Budgets and Rosters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Job description

$38-$63/hr + Super + Director Allowance + Benefits

• $38 - $63/hr (depending on Qualification & Experience) + Director’s Allowance + Super + Salary Packaging
• This is a full-time permanent opportunity
• The service operates from 7am - 6pm Monday to Friday.

About the opportunity:

For over 20 years, Uniting Kids Care Early Learning Springwood has supported families in our community with education and childcare, including a preschool program. We are open long hours for children from two to five years. Conveniently located near leafy Buttenshaw Park and in the spacious grounds of the Springwood Uniting Church, our service offers warm and welcoming indoor learning spaces and stimulating outdoor environments that are designed to inspire and engage. This is a permanent full time opportunity to be a Nominated Supervisor - Director to lead and mentor a team of qualified Educators!

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead, mentor and support a dedicated team of educators
• Oversee daily operations to ensure compliance with the National Quality Standards
• Foster inclusive, respectful relationships with children, families and the community
• Guide curriculum decisions that promote belonging, wellbeing and curiosity
• Champion continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan
• Manage Service Budgets and Roster

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Nominated Supervisor
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Standards and early childhood best practice
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to Uniting’s values – Compassionate, Respectful, Bold and Imaginative
• Current NSW WWCC Check

What we offer you

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional$18,550 tax-free)
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport
• Acommitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Wellbeing programs including confidentialemployeeassistanceprogramavailable to you and your family members

What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid NSW Working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Child Protection GECCKO Training
• Working Rights Check

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.