Job Description
Diploma Qualified Team Leader - Watson Early Childhood and Care
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Diploma Qualified Team Leader (Responsible Person) – Watson Early Education and Care Centre – Full Time Ongoing
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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.
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About the role:
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As a Diploma Qualified Team Leader, you'll build solid 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.
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Key responsibilities include:
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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.
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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.
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Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and engaging environment, ensuring active supervision, child wellbeing, and compliance with child protection, health and safety requirements.
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For a copy of the position description, please visit our website:




communityservices1.org/careers/
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About you:
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent), with experience in centre-based care.
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Confident to be rostered as the Responsible Person and make sound operational decisions when required.
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Strong knowledge of child safe practice, supervision and compliance in an ECEC environment.
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What we offer:
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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.
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Requirements:
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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.
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About us:
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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.
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Diversity & Inclusion:
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We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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Workplace adjustments are available.
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Need more info?
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Contact People & Culture on ********* or email
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📌 Diploma Qualified Team Leader - Watson Early Childhood And Care (Canberra)
🏢 Community Services # 1
📍 Canberra