About the Role
SRAC is currently seeking a Director of Early Childhood for our Doonside Aboriginal Child and Family Centre. In this role, you will oversee a 39-place early learning environment catering to children from birth to six years, dedicated to fostering resilience, cultural identity, and holistic development for Aboriginal children and families. The position provides leadership in delivering high-quality early education and support services, ensuring cultural safety, and guiding the educational program.
Position Summary
As the Director of Early Childhood, you will:
Lead a dedicated team of educators in providing culturally appropriate care and education for Aboriginal children, with a strong focus on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS).
Foster strong relationships with families, creating a supportive network that empowers parents and enhances outcomes for children.
Oversee curriculum planning, implementation, and quality improvement initiatives.
Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and continuously improving the quality of services.
Support the cultural journey of our children by embedding Aboriginal ways of knowing and doing in all educational practices.
Requirements
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal children and families in a culturally sensitive and effective manner.
ACECQA-approved Diploma of Children's Services or Bachelor of Teaching/Education (Early Childhood)
Proven leadership skills, including staff development and team management.
Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS, and experience developing Quality Improvement Plans (QIP).
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Current Working with Children Check, First Aid accreditation, and other relevant certifications.
This is a targeted position, and preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About the Company
Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation (SRAC) is a community controlled not for profit Indigenous Corporation operating from two core locations, SRAC Community Hub in Penrith and Yanala Aboriginal Child and Family Centre (ACFC) in Doonside. Our mission is to improve the health, social, emotional and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
SRAC provide a range of programs to address the ongoing disparity between Indigenous and non- Indigenous people. We facilitate early diagnosis and early intervention of disability and/or at-risk behaviours, education, family supports, cultural connection and capacity building training and support services in an environment that fosters resilience and self-determination.