About Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS)

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is anot-for-profit organisationdedicated to supporting children and families within our Catholic schools and parishes. SCECS delivers high-quality education and care while fostering strong connections within the Catholic community. By joining SCECS, you become part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to making a positive impact.

About the Role

Due to expansion,as our RegionalOperations Officer – ECEC, you'll be at the forefront of driving quality and excellence across our early learning services. Collaborating closely with Centre Directors. You'll provide leadership, guidance, coaching, mentoring and operational support to ensure our services deliver the highest standards of care and education.

- Provide strategic leadership and operational support to ensure high-quality, child-protected,and inclusive education across multiple early learning centres.
- Mentor and develop Centre Directors, fostering a culture of continuous improvementand professional growth.
- Oversee compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National QualityStandards (NQS), and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Drive operational efficiency, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Lead the implementation of Self Assessment Tools and support services throughAssessment and Rating processes.
- Engage with families and communities to strengthen partnerships and promoteinclusive practices.

About You

You're a natural leader with a heart for early childhood education. Your qualifications andexperience include:

- A university qualification in Early Childhood Education and NESA Teacher Accreditation.
- Proven leadership experience in early childhood settings, with a deep understanding ofcontemporary pedagogies and curriculum planning.




- Strong ability to facilitate change through reflective practice and a strengths-basedapproach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positiverelationships with families, staff, and stakeholders.
- A valid NSW Working with Children Check, completed the mandatory national child safety training via GECCKO and current driver's license.

Why Join SCECS?

At SCECS, we value our people and the incredible work they do. When you join our team,you'll enjoy:

- A supportive and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professionaldevelopment and career progression and the chance to make a meaningful impact onthe lives of children, families, and educators.
- A competitive salary package and an 50% discount on SCECS enrolments for yourchildren
- Employee Assistance Program with access to confidential and free counselling andloads of other support service
- Access to Smart Salary Novated Lease
- 4 weeks annual leave, Christmas ex-gratia leave, 2 wellbeing day leave and birthday leave on your birthday month

SCECS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employeesand welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About SCECS

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is a not-for-profit organisation providingeducation and care to children and families across Catholic schools and Parishes. We arecommitted to delivering high-quality care within the mission and ministry of the Church whilefostering strong connections with local communities.

Important Information

This role is classified as child-related work, and a Working with Children Check is required before commencement. We are a child-safe organisation and we are committed to prioritisingthe safety and well-being of all children and young people.

All applicants require current and valid working rights for Australia.

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📌 Regional Operations Officer - ECEC (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services
📍 New South Wales