Educational Leader - St Nicholas Chisholm Posted: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/10/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Chisholm
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
We have an exciting opportunity for an Educational Leader who is looking to lead and inspire an educational team in their continuous improvement of practice and pedagogy.
The Advantages
St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefitsthat support and enrich the lives of our employees,including:
mnBenefits program:
Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
$1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
The role of Educational Leader will require you to lead the development and implementation of the Educational Program and Practice in the St Nicholas Service. You will have access to leadership and support on emerging trends impacting the sector through our specialised Pedagogy and Quality Assurance teams.
Your day-to-day work will involve motivating, supporting and mentoring educators through engagement in professional conversations and critical reflection, hands-on learning, and professional development opportunities. You will empower and support others to build capacity for continuous improvement and work with educators to develop engaging and inspiring learning environments that are inclusive of all children.
This role is being offered on a
permanentfull basis, located at our
Chisholm Service .
Desired Skills and Experience EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willing to be proactive in implementing curriculum
Demonstrated leadership skills within Children Services
Dedicated to developing the future of children
Demonstrated understanding of: National Quality Framework (NQF)
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
Workplace Health and Safety issues
QUALIFICATIONS
Recognised Early Childhood Teaching Degree as identified by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
or an approved Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services,
national law and regulations
Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
Working with Children Check verification number
**Please note that by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted. **
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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📌 Educational Leader - St Nicholas Chisholm (Canberra)
🏢 St Nicholas Early Education
📍 Canberra
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