Child Care Worker (Lead Educator)

Whalan New South Wales, Australia
Community Service Job
$80,001.00 / year

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    October 28, 2026
  • Expiration date
    November 30, 2026
  • Min. Salary
    $80,001.00 / year

KINGDOM OF ANGELS CHILDCARE PTY LTD We are seeking an experienced, passionate and committed Educational Leader / Nominated Supervisor to provide pedagogical leadership and support the day-to-day management of the service. The role leads the development and implementation of the educational program and assessment and planning cycle in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF), mentors and guides educators, and works closely with the Approved Provider to ensure children’s safety, rights and best interests are paramount and the service meets its regulatory and quality obligations. Benefits Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary package ($79,000 — $85,000 per annum Superannuation). Senior Leadership Opportunity: A key role in educational leadership and day-to-day service operations, supported by the Approved Provider and management team. Workplace Culture: Collaborative, welcoming, and inclusive workplace culture. Task & responsibilities Educational Leadership & Program: Lead the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the service educational program and assessment and planning cycle in accordance with the EYLF, NQF and NQS, with particular focus on Quality Area 1. Pedagogical Leadership & Critical Reflection: Mentor, coach and guide educators in curriculum decision-making, documentation, intentional teaching and critical reflection; provide constructive feedback and support continuous improvement of practice. Nominated Supervisor & Service Leadership: Support the day-to-day management and administration of the service as Nominated Supervisor, working closely with the Approved Provider and management and ensuring the service operates in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations. Child Safety, Supervision & Wellbeing: Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, rights and best interests of children are paramount; maintain active supervision and monitor safe practices relating to health, hygiene, sleep and rest, medication, incidents, excursions and child protection. Staffing & Team Leadership: Lead, support and develop educators, trainees, students and volunteers; monitor staffing ratios and qualification requirements; support induction and ensure Responsible Persons placed in day-to-day charge are suitable, appropriately inducted and clear about their responsibilities. Compliance & Quality Improvement: Maintain a strong working knowledge of the NQF and NQS; support the Quality Improvement Plan, policy and procedure implementation and review, regulatory records and notifications, and ensure service documentation is accurate, confidential and maintained as required. Relationships & Community: Build respectful, professional partnerships with children, families, educators, management, external agencies and the local community, and respond appropriately to feedback and concerns. Administration & CCS Compliance: Where delegated, support accurate attendance and absence records, Child Care Subsidy administration, fee collection and other service records in accordance with Family Assistance Law and service procedures. Environment & Sustainability: Promote safe, inclusive, engaging and sustainable learning environments that support children’s agency, participation, wellbeing and development. Qualification & experience Education: ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher approved early childhood education and care qualification. Educational Leadership: Demonstrated knowledge of the EYLF, assessment and planning cycle, critical reflection and Quality Area 1, with the capacity to mentor and guide educators and lead continuous improvement in curriculum and practice. Leadership & Compliance: Demonstrated experience in a senior or leadership capacity within an education and care service, with sound knowledge of the NQF, NQS, National Law and Regulations and the responsibilities associated with a Nominated Supervisor role. Appointment Requirements: Willing and able to be designated in writing as the service’s Educational Leader and to provide written consent to nomination as a Nominated Supervisor, subject to the Approved Provider’s assessment and applicable regulatory requirements. Certifications & Checks: Current ACECQA-approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management certifications; current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC); completed Mandatory Child Safety Training (or willingness to complete before appointment). Skills & Experience: Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and team leadership skills; demonstrated knowledge of the EYLF, NQF and NQS; ability to work collaboratively with educators, families and management; and physical capacity to perform the requirements of the role, including active involvement with children. About Company Kingdom of Angels Child Care Centre is based in Whalan, NSW, 2770. At Kingdom of Angels Child Care Centre, we are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where young children thrive. We value play-based learning, sustainability, and continuous professional development to ensure the highest standard of early childhood education. Work Type: Full time Salary: $79000-85000 Job Publish: 28-10-2026 Job Expire: 27-11-2026 Apply on: Child Care Worker (Lead Educator) Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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