Division: City Life
Unit: Social City
Section: Education & Care Services
Salary: AUD $158,233.00 - 180,771.00 per annum plus Superannuation
Employment status: Permanent
Employment arrangement: Full Time
Location: Sydney CBD
Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
The Social City unit works to build resilient and thriving communities by providing welcoming, safe, and inclusive programs, services and spaces where all people can connect, learn and find resources and support on Gadigal Land. We are looking for a dynamic, skilled and experienced person to lead our Education and Care team to deliver our important services to our community.
Skills & experience
To be successful in this role you will need:
tertiary qualification in children’s services or relevant disciplinecurrent First Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificatesdemonstrated experience in managing and leading multiple teamsbroad experience in a range of education and care services including early and middle childhood services demonstrated experience in the establishment and implementation of high-quality programs in early education and care settings that aligns with an approved curriculum frameworkadvanced ability to interpret and implement the Education and Care Services National Law & Regulations, child protection legislation, Family Assistance Law and their applications within an education and care setting.
At the City of Sydney you’ll join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city’s dynamic future.
To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select ‘Apply’ to complete your online application.
The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration, national criminal check and Working with Children Check.
Position description: View or download the position description
Applications must be submitted online by 11.59pm, Wednesday 22 November 2023.
For further information contact: Kirsten Woodward, Manager Social City on 02 9246 7201.
A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.
We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.
We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application contact recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.

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