Department: Children's and Community Services

Reports to: Senior Supervisor Children's Services

Salary Range: $102,454 - $119,069 per annum (including 10% overtime allowance) + superannuation

This is not your typical early childhood role. This is your opportunity to lead pedagogy, shape a preschool and mobile play program, and create real impact in your local community.

As part of Council’s Children’s Services team, you’ll take ownership of a unique, outreach‑based preschool service that supports children and families across a diverse community. With the flexibility to truly make the role your own, you’ll be empowered to design and deliver programs that reflect your passions—whether that’s art, music, outdoor learning or cultural connection—while ensuring every child has access to high‑quality early learning experiences.

In this leadership role, you will drive the educational vision of the preschool and mobile play services, designing and implementing innovative programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF). You’ll lead and mentor a team of educators, fostering a collaborative, reflective culture where quality practice thrives.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening connections with families and the broader community. Working across an integrated service model—including early childhood education, youth services, health and wellbeing programs—you’ll partner with families to support each child’s development and wellbeing. You’ll also contribute to embedding strong child safety practices across the service, working alongside senior leadership to ensure compliance, quality, and continuous improvement remain at the forefront.

We’re looking for a confident and passionate early childhood teacher with an ACECQA‑approved Bachelor qualification (please note:



graduate diplomas are not preferred for this role), who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by purpose‑driven work. You'll join a team of truly passionate educators who bring creativity, energy and heart to everything they do.

If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and create meaningful change—this is your opportunity to build something special and leave a lasting impact.

This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Council is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and supportive environments for all children and young people. Employees working within our Early Childhood Education and Care services play an important role in promoting child safety, wellbeing, participation, and inclusion in everything they do. Successful applicants will be expected to uphold child‑safe principles, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with all relevant child protection legislation, policies, and procedures. Council is committed to fostering a culture where children feel safe, respected, valued, and heard, and we encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for children and families.

Selection criteria include:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent qualification as approved by ACECQA.




- Current Teacher Accreditation by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Current First Aid in an Education and Care Setting and CPR.
- In‑depth knowledge of the EYLF, NQF, and relevant regulations.
- Child Protection and National Child Safety Training.
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development.
- Class C driver’s licence.

Why join Warrumbungle Shire Council?

Council offers a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and lifestyle, including:

- Long service leave available after 5 years
- Versatile monthly RDO
- Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
- Generous leave provisions
- Opportunities to purchase additional leave or access deferred leave arrangements
- Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
- Access to thousands of free online learning courses
- Weekly pay cycle
- Salary packaging options to help maximise your take‑home pay
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work options where operationally suitable
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and immediate family members
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccinations, hearing tests and skin cancer checks

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran.

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📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Coonabarabran)
🏢 Warrumbungle Shire Council
📍 Coonabarabran