Nominated Supervisor/ Director

Macquarie Pre-Schools Co-Operative; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carey Bay Preschool, part of Macquarie Preschools Cooperative, seeks a Nominated Supervisor to oversee daily operations and regulatory compliance. You will lead a positive team culture and work with the management committee to ensure high standards across all services.

You will coordinate with the Educational Leader to deliver an inclusive educational program, manage budgets and enrolment software, and drive continuous quality improvements while maintaining strong community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Approved Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Current NESA teacher accreditation.
• Proven leadership experience with regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as the legal Nominated Supervisor under the Education and Care Services National Quality Framework.
• Attend monthly meetings and present operational reports.
• Collaborate with Educational Leader to deliver a high‑quality daily program.
• Manage day‑to‑day budgets and enrolment software; lead quality improvements via the Self Assessment and QIP.
• Maintain trusted partnerships with families, local schools and community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

Tools

Enrolment software

Budgeting software

Job description

As the Nominated Supervisor, you will hold overall legal and regulatory responsibility for the day to day operations of the preschool. Balancing leadership with operational management you will foster a positive team culture, ensure total regulatory compliance and work hand in hand with our management committee and other Nominated Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the legal Nominated Supervisor under the Education and Care Services National Quality Framework
• Attend monthly meetings and present operational reports
• Work closely with the Educational Leader to ensure a high quality, inclusive educational program is delivered daily
• Manage day to day budgets, enrolment software and lead continuous quality improvements through the service's Self Assessment and Quality Improvement Plan
• Maintain trusted partnerships with families, local schools and community stakeholders

About you

• Approved Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Current NESA teacher accreditation
• Proven experience in a leadership role
• Thorough working knowledge of the NQF, NQS and NSW Child Protection legislation
• Current First Aid and Child Protection certificates
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to child safety
• Child Safety certification

About us

Carey Bay Preschool is a part of Macquarie Preschools Cooperative. We are a proud community based, not for profit Cooperative with services at Carey Bay and Blackalls Park. We offer well established and high quality educational environments for local families. We pay above award wages. We are currently rated as exceeding the National Quality Standards. We are a child safe organisation. At our preschools, the safety, wellbeing and rights of every child are our highest priority. We embed a child-first paramountcy practice that sees children's health, safety and wellbeing at the centre of every decision. We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where all children feel secure, valued, respected and empowered.