0-2 years Group Leader (Diploma) in ECEC
0-2 years Group Leader (Diploma) in ECEC
Old MacDonald's Child Care – Orchard Hills NSW
About us- Old MacDonald's Child Care (OMCC) is a purpose-built service where children grow and learn in a healthy, farm-like environment. Our service and team are committed to prioritising children's safety and protection by placing them at the forefront of all decisions.
We are seeking experienced full-time 0-2 years Diploma Educator to join our team.
The service is located at: 21A Mandalong Close, Orchard Hills.
OMCC outdoor play environments incorporate our natural rural surroundings and encourage all children to explore their senses while learning about the environment, sustainability, animals and growing and caring for plants.
This is a rare opportunity to work in suburbia on 6.5 acres with animals (cow, sheep, alpaca, goats, rabbits and chickens), go on tractor/ trailer rides with the children and educate the children to develop skills to care for and nurture animals.
About the position: Seeking applicants with a strong understanding of child-safe practices and who are familiar with the NSW Child Safe Standards. Previous experience as an effective Group Leader will help the successful applicant communicate, lead, and oversee a team in completing observations, curriculum documents, and the planning cycle to guide children in learning through play. A warm, flexible, can-do attitude will enable you to be an effective Group Leader with professional communication skills.
Partnerships with colleagues, children, families, and other professionals to share decision-making, engage in conversation, and reflect critically on different theoretical and philosophical approaches to the pedagogy are fundamental to our daily practices.
Come and join the dedicated and experienced OMCC team.
1. Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent that is approved by ACECQA.
2. Approved by ACECQA First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
4. Child Protection statement of attainment for Identify and Report to Children and Young People at Risk (CHCPRT025) and the National Child Safety Training Certificate.
5. Demonstrated experience working with children 0-2 years (minimum 2 years of experience).
6. Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulation, including providing a Child Safe Environment.
7. Demonstrated experience and involvement in the National Quality Standards, including the Quality Improvement Plan.
8. Demonstrated experience in reviewing and implementing an organisation's philosophy, policies & procedures.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
10. Demonstrated experience in completing observations and a planning cycle to implement the Early Years Learning Framework.
11. Proven ability to be a productive team member and maintain teamwork.
12. Working knowledge and ability to implement Work Health and Safety Standards.
A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) that will be verified online
This position has been identified as child-related under the NSW Child Protection Laws. To be eligible to apply, applicants must provide OMCC with a valid copy of their WWCC number.
Closing Date-11.10.2026
Applicants who progress to an interview will be notified via phone. For more information, please get in touch with Sam on 9670-1522 Monday to Thursday or via email
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