Director/Nominated Supervisor - Mindaribba Preschool

Peoplefusion; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindaribba Preschool seeks an experienced Director/Nominated Supervisor to lead the team. This hands-on educational leadership role combines curriculum oversight with operational governance to deliver high-quality early childhood education aligned with EYLF.

You'll mentor educators, ensure compliance with National Law, Regulations and NQS, and collaborate with families and the local Aboriginal community to foster a culturally responsive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in an early childhood setting.
• Ability to mentor educators and support team development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with families.
• Deep knowledge of EYLF, NQS and National Regulations.
• Experience in an educational leadership or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of play-based learning aligned with EYLF.
• Mentor educators to encourage 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 Aboriginal community.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team development

Education

Early Childhood Teaching qualification

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 hand-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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

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.