Diploma Qualified Team Leader (Responsible Person) – Watson Early Childhood and Care - Full Time Ongoing

Community Services #1 is seeking a Diploma Qualified Team Leader who can also act as the Responsible Person for Watson Early Education and Care Centre. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys leading by example on the floor while keeping daily operations safe, calm and well organised.

About the role:

As a Diploma Qualified Team Leader, you’ll build strong connections with children, families, colleagues, and the community to support children’s development in a safe and engaging environment that encourages learning, play, and social interaction.

Key responsibilities include

- Lead and be accountable for the day-to-day room operations and provide direction and mentoring for team members on running program activities, supervising, and interacting with children and applying their daily care routines.
- Plan, document and maintain records of observation for individual children for program planning and assessment of each child's short- and long-term development needs.
- Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and engaging environment, ensuring active supervision, child wellbeing, and compliance with child protection, health and safety requirements.

For a copy of the position description, please visit our website: communityservices1.org/careers/

About you:

- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent), with experience in centre-based care.




- Confident to be rostered as the Responsible Person and make sound operational decisions when required.
- Strong knowledge of child safe practice, supervision and compliance in an ECEC workplace.

What we offer: Full-time role (38 hours per week). Remuneration aligned to Children Services Award Level 6 plus super and salary packaging. Supportive leadership, development opportunities and a values-driven workplace.

Requirements:

Current driver’s licence and ability to obtain/maintain required pre-employment checks and certifications (including National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable Cards and First Aid), plus mandatory training as required.

About us:

Community Services #1 is a not-for-profit supporting people and families across the ACT and surrounding NSW. We deliver practical, person-centred services that strengthen community wellbeing and belonging.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Workplace adjustments are available.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your Diploma qualification, ECEC experience, and availability to act as Responsible Person.

Need more info?

Contact People & Culture on 6126 4717 or email [email protected]

📌 Diploma Qualified Team Leader (Canberra)
🏢 Community Services #1
📍 Canberra