Step Into Leadership with a Respected Community Early Learning Service
Are you an experienced Diploma-qualified Educator ready to take the next step in your career?
Join a well-established and highly regarded early learning service that has been a trusted part of the Forster community for many years.
This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your leadership skills by taking on Responsible Person responsibilities while receiving ongoing mentoring and support from an experienced Approved Provider and management team.
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality early childhood education and enjoy working in a close-knit, supportive team where your contribution is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary & Benefits
Attractive salary package plus superannuation, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
Immediate start available
Join a highly respected service with a long-standing reputation in the local community
Genuine career progression with ongoing mentoring from the Approved Provider for the right candidate
Ongoing career development and leadership training
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Flexible daily hours and shift-swapping options to support work-life balance
Partial or full bond/rental assistance available for candidates relocating to the area
Friendly, collaborative and supportive team culture
Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a smaller service where your ideas and contributions are recognised and valued
Reliable, long-term career prospect
About the Role
As a Diploma Qualified Educator, you will play an important leadership role while supporting children, families and your fellow educators.




You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership capabilities by stepping into the Responsible Person role and contributing to the ongoing success of the service.
Your responsibilities will include:
Deliver engaging, child-centred educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Lead, mentor and support fellow educators through positive role modelling
Oversee observations, documentation, programming, critical reflection and children's learning outcomes
Assist with curriculum planning and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Support compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), service policies and the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
Build positive and professional relationships with children, families and the local community
Step into the Responsible Person role when required
Support the day-to-day operations of the service while maintaining high standards of education and care
Foster a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:
Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency (no visa sponsorship available)
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum qualification)
Minimum 1–2 years' experience in a similar role
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standard (NQS) and Education and Care Services National Regulations
Current NSW Working With Children Check
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis, and Child Protection qualifications
Willingness to complete a National Police Check
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Leadership experience or a genuine desire to further develop your leadership skills (highly desirable)
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