Director at Uniting NSW.ACT in New South Wales, AU

• $40 - $58/hr (depending on Qualification & Experience) + Director’s Allowance + Super + Salary Packaging
• This is a full-time Fixed Term Contract, located in Airlie Preschool, Oatlands
• The service operates during school terms from 8:30am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
• Fixed term full time contract till May 2027!

About the opportunity:

At Uniting Airlie Preschool , we believe every child deserves the best start in life. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Nominated Supervisor and Service Director to lead our preschool service – someone who can inspire educators, partner with families, and create a nurturing, play-based environment where children thrive. Airlie Preschool has also been awarded its second excellence rating from ACECQA!

We are looking for someone who has strong leadership experience working for an exceeding service!

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead, mentor and support a dedicated team of educators
• Oversee daily operations to ensure compliance with the National Quality Standards
• Foster inclusive, respectful relationships with children, families and the community
• Guide curriculum decisions that promote belonging, wellbeing and curiosity
• Champion continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan

Your Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Teacher or Early Learning Leader
• Experience as a Nominated Supervisor and Director.
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Standards and early childhood best practice
• Strong leadership experience, communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to Uniting’s values – Compassionate, Respectful, Bold and Imaginative

What we offer you

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free)
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What to expect Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid NSW Working with Children’s Check
• GECKKO National Child Protection Training
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

How to apply If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

About Uniting Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.