Job Description
Mustard Seed Christian Childcare
n Location: Lindfield and Port Kembla, NSW
n Location type: On-Site
n Date advertised: 25th August ****
n Job Type: Full time
n Closing Date: 18th September ****
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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 current 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 safe, 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 professional 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) (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Anglicans
📍 New South Wales