Careers at TAFE NSW

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Early Childhood Director

Talent Pool Recruitment

State-wide Across 15 TAFE NSW Children's Centres

Immediate + Future Temporary & Permanent Roles

Commencing Salary $89,017 p.a. plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

TAFE NSW Children’s Centres foster a nurturing environment where young learners thrive, and educators are empowered to create a life-changing impact through play-based learning, creativity, and care.

Lead with purpose. Inspire young learners. Do meaningful work.

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work in our Children’s Centres.

We offer:

• Job Security & Stability: Permanent and temporary opportunities with the NSW Government.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 38-hour workweek, flexible options, and a Christmas shutdown.
• Professional Development: Access to mentorship, networking, and NESA-accredited courses to support your growth.
• Industry-Leading Benefits: 11% super and 17.5% annual leave loading, Fitness Passport, well-being programs, paid First Aid, CPR, Child Protection renewals, and free flu vaccinations.
• Community Impact: Support local community and be part of a strong professional network with conferences, training, and peer collaboration.

About the role - Childcare at TAFE NSW

Join TAFE NSW as an Early Childhood Director and lead a high-quality early learning environment, shaping the future of young minds from birth to school age. In this role, you will oversee the strategic and operational management of our campus-based Children’s Centre, ensuring excellence in education, compliance, and community engagement.

This is your opportunity to drive innovation in early childhood education, fostering an inclusive and nurturing space where children, families, and educators thrive. You’ll also play a key role in connecting the centre to broader campus community, supporting students and staff at TAFE NSW.

Our Children’s Centres operate Monday to Friday, with varying hours from 8:00am to 6:00pm for each location. We are open for 48 weeks per year, with a refreshing four-week break over Christmas. 

We currently have the following opportunities available for immediate offer:

• x1 Permanent, full-time position located at TAFE NSW Albury Children’s Centre (20 place)
• x1 Temporary, full-time position from 22 April 2025 until 11 January 2027 located at TAFE NSW Newcastle Children’s Centre (40 place)  
• x1 Temporary, full-time position from 26 May 2025 until 10 July 2025 located at TAFE NSW Narrandera Children’s Centre (22 place)
• x1 Temporary, full-time position from 31 March 2025 until 4 June 2025 located at TAFE NSW Blacktown Children’s Centre (40 place)

In addition to the above vacancies, we are actively building a talent pool for Early Childhood Directors across our 15 TAFE NSW Children’s Centres state-wide. Please see centre locations and capacity here.

About you

You are a passionate and driven leader in early childhood education, committed to creating a nurturing, high-quality learning environment for children, families, and educators.

• Lead with confidence: Mentor and inspire a team of educators to deliver excellence in care and education.
• Champion inclusivity: Foster diverse and engaging learning experiences tailored to each child's needs.
• Communicate with impact: Build strong relationships with families, staff, and the wider community.
• Adaptable & proactive: Thrive in a dynamic environment, working both independently and collaboratively.
• Organised & focused: Manage competing priorities with efficiency, ensuring smooth centre operations.

Essential requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved).
• Minimum two years' experience in early childhood services.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements, including the National Quality Framework and Child Protection (Mandatory Reporting).
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate inclusive educational programs that support individual and group learning needs.
• Proven experience in financial and staff management, including overseeing budgets and ensuring compliance.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Monday 3 March 2025

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your Diploma/Degree transcript in Early Childhood Education (recognised by ACECQA)
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: Tell us about your experience in supervising and leading a large team of educators, in small or medium children's centres. 

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Braidie Stride, Talent Acquisition Advisor at braidie.stride1@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: contact Kat Sheldon, Personal Assistant to the Manager, Children’s Centre’s Operations at katherine.sheldon3@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.