Job Description

0-2 years Group Leader (Diploma) in ECEC n

Old MacDonald's Child Care – Orchard Hills NSW

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About us - Old MacDonald's Child Care (OMCC) is a purpose-built service where children grow and learn in a healthy, farm-like environment. Our service and team are committed to prioritising children's safety and protection by placing them at the forefront of all decisions.

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We are seeking experienced full-time 0-2 years Diploma Educator to join our team.

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The service is located at: 21A Mandalong Close, Orchard Hills.

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OMCC outdoor play environments incorporate our natural rural surroundings and encourage all children to explore their senses while learning about the environment, sustainability, animals and growing and caring for plants.

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This is a rare opportunity to work in suburbia on 6.5 acres with animals (cow, sheep, alpaca, goats, rabbits and chickens), go on tractor/ trailer rides with the children and educate the children to develop skills to care for and nurture animals.

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About the position: Seeking applicants with a strong understanding of child-safe practices and who are familiar with the NSW Child Safe Standards. Previous experience as an effective Group Leader will help the successful applicant communicate, lead, and oversee a team in completing observations, curriculum documents, and the planning cycle to guide children in learning through play. A warm, versatile, can-do attitude will enable you to be an effective Group Leader with professional communication skills.

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Partnerships with colleagues, children, families, and other professionals to share decision-making, engage in conversation,



and reflect critically on different theoretical and philosophical approaches to the pedagogy are fundamental to our daily practices.

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Come and join the dedicated and experienced OMCC team.

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1. Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent that is approved by ACECQA.

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2. Approved by ACECQA First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

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4. Child Protection statement of attainment for Identify and Report to Children and Young People at Risk (CHCPRT025) and the National Child Safety Training Certificate.

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5. Demonstrated experience working with children 0-2 years (minimum 2 years of experience).

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6. Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulation, including providing a Child Safe Environment.

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7. Demonstrated experience and involvement in the National Quality Standards, including the Quality Improvement Plan.

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8. Demonstrated experience in reviewing and implementing an organisation's philosophy, policies & procedures.

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9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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10. Demonstrated experience in completing observations and a planning cycle to implement the Early Years Learning Framework.

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11. Proven ability to be a productive team member and maintain teamwork.

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12. Working knowledge and ability to implement Work Health and Safety Standards.

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A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) that will be verified online

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This position has been identified as child-related under the NSW Child Protection Laws. To be eligible to apply, applicants must provide OMCC with a valid copy of their WWCC number.

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Closing Date-

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Applicants who progress to an interview will be notified via phone. For more information, please get in touch with Sam on Monday to Thursday or via email

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📌 0-2 years Group Leader (Diploma) in ECEC (Sydney)
🏢 Old MacDonald's Child Care
📍 Sydney