Realise your potential, with the support of our village. As a not-for-profit, SDN has delivered early childhood education, children's therapies, and family support services since 1905. We're one of Australia's most respected children's services organisations, with 650 staff across 37 sites in NSW and the ACT. Build a career you're proud of, with networking, training, and promotion opportunities. Location Woolloomooloo - 5 mins walks from King Cross station Work type Permanent Full Time 1x 3 days part-time option Mon - Weds in 4-5 years room About the Centre SDN Woolloomooloo is a unique 89 place centre located in Sydney city's inner-east. Woolloomooloo is the home of SDN's very first centre, opened in 1905 in a terrace house in Dowling Street to provide much-needed child care for local workers. Since its beginnings as an integrated 'welfare centre', SDN Woolloomooloo has undergone many changes, always maintaining and reflecting a strong connection with the families of this vibrant and diverse community. With one of our most modern outdoor spaces. SDN Woollmooloo has a magical fairy garden and a veggie garden where the children can help grow fresh beans and tomatoes. There's also a climbing wall with a slide and a winding waterplay feature, all laid on softfall surfaces. What you'll do Lead the nominated room and responsible for the overall room management, including the children, program, staff safety and environment identifying and supporting staff development through individual and team assessment Ensuring routines are being followed and run smoothly and responsible for the direction of other staff within the group, including allocation of room duties Ensuring that any changes are adapted and conveyed to other members of the nominated room and the team in general Take a lead in the development, delivery and evaluation of a quality early learning program for children enrolled in the Centre, ensuring individual children's strengths, interests and needs are identified and their learning enhanced. To embrace and implement the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and ensure that the service maintains operating standards as outlined in the National Quality Standards, continually working towards achieving a high quality rating. Who you are Professionals holding Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education NESA accredited and current Current Working with Children's Check (NSW) Knowledge of the National Quality Standards & Early Years Learning Framework Experience in a similar role Excellent verbal and written communication skills Current Senior First Aid Certificate Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (preferable) Excellent relationship building skills Understanding of Child Protection legislation, including an approved & current Child Protection Training qualification Your benefits Positive welcoming culture Additional non-contact time (4 hours per week) Rostered Day Off Paid Lunch breaks Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children Generous leave entitlements, including 12 days personal/carer's leave, paid parental/ partner leave, access to purchased leave (up to 2 weeks), paid study leave, access to long service leave after 5 years, paid domestic violence leave, and an extra paid leave day between Christmas and New Year (NSW) Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service) Paid Work Health and Safety training including First Aid and CPR Finder's Fee for referrals Monthly and Annual Rewards and Recognition Program SDN Staff Giving Fund Purchased Leave Study Leave Picnic Day - One extra day paid leave for all permanent staff Flu Vaccination reimbursement Access to Flare HR - gift card discounting to leading major retailers What it's like to work with our village When you join SDN, you join a village that partners with families to enrich young lives. Our team is here to help you explore your interests and unleash your talents. We learn and grow together, sharing tools, resources, and knowledge. At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW), National Police Check and Covid 19 vaccination in line with government regulations. If you believe that by working together we can make the world a better and more equitable place, then we'd love to hear from you. Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted. APPLY NOW