Job Description

Mustard Seed Christian Childcare
n Location: Lindfield and Port Kembla, NSW
n Location type: On-Site
n Date advertised: 25th August 2026
n Job Type: Full time
n Closing Date: 18th September 2026

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Mustard Seed Christian Childcare exists to help local churches reach their communities with the good news of Jesus Christ, and to provide high quality, Christian early childhood education and childcare.

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We are opening new services and looking for the right person to lead those teams. We are looking for centre directors in each ofPort Kembla, andLindfield.

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Role Overview:

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The Directoris responsible for the overall leadership, operation, and educational excellence of a centre. Theywill ensure a secure, compliant, and high-quality learning environment while mentoring and supporting educators to deliver outstanding outcomes for children.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Lead day-to-day operations at a centre.
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- Drive pedagogical excellence, including curriculum development, documentation of children's learning, and embedding critical reflection and quality improvement
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- Mentor, coach, and support educators to enhance qualified capability and confidence
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- Oversee operational compliance, regulatory requirements, and service administration, with support from head office
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- Maintain a positive, collaborative team culture aligned with the Christian values of Mustard Seed Christian Childcare
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- Ensure continuity of care through limited on-the-floor responsibilities as required
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Key Attributes / Skills:

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- Vibrant Christian faith and a genuine desire to partner with our onsite church
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- Strong time management, prioritisation,



and organisational skills
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- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
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- Motivated, independent, and proactive approach to leadership
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- Relational leadership style, fostering respect, encouragement, and accountability
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Qualifications:

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- ACECQA-approved early childhood teaching qualification (or equivalent)
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- Teacher accreditation with NESA
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- Prescribed child protection and child safety training (or willingness to obtain)
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- Approved first aid, anaphylaxis, and emergency asthma management training (or willingness to obtain)
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Why You'll Love Working Here:

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- Above award wages, recognising your expertise and leadership scope
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- Work-life balance - enjoy extended breaks during non-term weeks, with annual leave applied during the Christmas/New Year shutdown
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- Dedicated head office support, so you're never leading in isolation
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- Substantial off-the-floor leadership time to focus on educational excellence
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- Onsite parking for convenience
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- A collaborative, reflective service culture that values growth, trust, and professional development
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Please be aware that this job ad was placed and authorised only for the sydneyanglicans.net website.

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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land upon which Anglican churches, schools and organisations meet and serve
n from the Hawkesbury River south to Ulladulla and Sutton Forest, and west to the Blue Mountains and Lithgow.
n We acknowledge and pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging,
n and pray that God will unite us all in a knowledge of his Son, in whom all things were created.

📌 Centre Director/Manager (ECT) (Wollongong)
🏢 Sydney Anglicans
📍 Wollongong