Director & Educational Leader - Family Day Care

$48.31 – $52 per hour + 12% Super annuation

Help shape the future of young minds – join our team of Early Childhood Educators at Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT.

Director & Educational Leaderof Goulburn Family Day Care (Nominated Supervisor) Permanent Part Time role (64 – 76 hours per fortnight, negotiable) Based in Canberra or Goulburn, willing to travel to between regions, as required

- Above award wages
- PD Training opportunities
- Generous salary packaging benefits under Anglicare's PBI status - ask us about this!
- Paid gratis leave during shut down period

About Us

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT (Anglicare) is a not-for-profit organisation currently seeking Director & Educational Leader (Nominated Supervisor) of Goulburn Family Day Care to join our team. We are deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, and we maintain zero tolerance for child abuse in any form.
At Anglicare, we foster child safe environments where every child feels included, valued, heard, and where their strengths and diversity are celebrated. We are committed to cultural safety for all children, including respecting and valuing the unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

We work to remove barriers that may prevent children and families with diverse needs from feeling safe, welcome, or included, and we actively reduce the likelihood of harm by encouraging concerns to be raised and responding promptly to any disclosures or signs of harm. Our staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and report harm, building a culture where children feel safe to speak up.

About the Opportunity

As the Director & Educational Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, management and regulatory compliance of the Family Day Care Service.



You will also be expected to expand the service to surrounding regions and manage the financial aspects of the service alongside the approved provider.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of high-quality, child-safe early learning and care services aligned with the National Quality Framework, EYLF, and regulatory requirements.

Foster positive, collaborative relationships with families, ensuring open communication and family engagement in children’s learning.

Champion children’s rights, wellbeing, safety, and inclusion, embedding Child Safe Standards across all areas of the service.

Provide strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching to educators and staff to build a positive, high-performing team culture.

Oversee recruitment, induction, performance management, and professional development of educators and coordination staff.

Drive continuous improvement throughQuality Improvement Plan andlead the service through Assessment and Rating process.

Ensure ongoing compliance with National Law, Regulations, National Quality Standards, and all legislative reporting obligations.

Manage service operations, including enrolments, utilisation, attendance monitoring, administration, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Build and maintain effective partnerships with community organisations, schools, allied health professionals, and government agencies.

Lead workplace health, safety, risk management, child protection, and emergency management practices across the service.

Promote organisational values, trauma-informed practice, and Family Day Care as a high-quality early learning option within the community.





Commit to ongoing professional learning and maintain awareness of contemporary education and care practiceto inform quality service delivery.

About You

You holdan ACECQA‑approvedDiplomaqualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.

You have Leadership experience working in an Early Childhood setting.

You have experience and/or knowledge of Family Day Care.

You demonstrate high-level organisational and planning skills.

You demonstrate a solid commitment to safeguarding children and upholding their safety and wellbeing at all times.

You have an ability to lead a team of Educators and staff to achieve high quality of service delivery.

You have an understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), including the National Quality Standards (NQS), the Early Years Learning Framework, and the My Time, Our Place Framework for learning.

You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You have sound knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety legislation, and responsibilities in regard to maintaining a safe workplace.

You are committed to Anglicare’s mission and values of integrity, inclusiveness, dignity, and compassion.

You hold a current First Aid certificate, or a willingness to obtain.

You have a current Working with Vulnerable People check (WWVP)and Working with Children Check (WWCC).

You hold anapproved Child Protection qualification.

You have completed National Child Safety Training.

You have a sound knowledge of relevant external legislation that relates to this position.

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Nominated Supervisor?
- Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Family Day Care Coordinator?

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📌 Director & Educational Leader - Family Day Care (Canberra)
🏢 Anglicare NSW South, NSW West and ACT
📍 Canberra