Director/Nominated Supervisor - Mindaribba Preschool

peoplefusion; Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cultural community connection

Job summary

Mindaribba Preschool is seeking an experienced Director/Nominated Supervisor to lead our team. The role combines educational leadership with operational oversight to ensure high-quality early childhood education while maintaining compliance with the NQF.

Working closely with families, you will foster a nurturing, culturally responsive learning environment for children, oversee staffing and reporting, and mentor educators to support professional growth within a small, dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Strong early childhood knowledge plus leadership ability and collaborative approach.
• Experience in an early childhood leadership or supervisory role.
• Solid knowledge of EYLF, NQS and National Regulations.
• Ability to mentor educators and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver play-based learning programs aligned with EYLF.
• Mentor educators to promote reflective practice and growth.
• Ensure compliance with National Law, Regulations and NQS.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including staffing and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community.

Skills

EYLF knowledge

NQS & National Regulations knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Communication with families

Education

Early Childhood Teaching qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Director/Nominated Supervisor - Mindaribba Preschool

Lead a long-standing community preschool supporting Aboriginal children and families

Educational leadership role overseeing curriculum, compliance and team development

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a culturally responsive early learning environment

About the company

Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council plays an important role in supporting Aboriginal communities across the Hunter region through a range of programs and services focused on culture, wellbeing and community connection.

Mindaribba Preschool has been operating for more than 30 years, providing culturally safe and inclusive early childhood education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families in the Maitland community.

About the opportunity

An opportunity is now available for an experienced and passionate Director/Nominated Supervisor to lead the Mindaribba Preschool team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining educational leadership with operational oversight to ensure the preschool delivers high‑quality early childhood education while maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF).

Working closely with the team and families, this role will support the development of a nurturing and culturally responsive learning environment for children.

• Leading the design and delivery of play‑based learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Supporting and mentoring educators to encourage reflective practice and professional growth.
• Ensuring compliance with National Law, Regulations and the National Quality Standard (NQS).
• Overseeing day‑to‑day operations including staffing, reporting and service administration.
• Building strong relationships with families and the local community.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a small, dedicated team while making a meaningful contribution to the development and wellbeing of children within the community.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong early childhood knowledge along with leadership capability and a collaborative approach.

You will bring:

• An Early Childhood Teaching qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience in an early childhood leadership or supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and National Regulations
• The ability to mentor educators and support team development
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families

This is a targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities will be highly regarded.

At peoplefusion we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion - we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application please don’t hesitate to contact us.