Empowered By Diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
About The Role
This is a full-time permanent opportunity, located in Grafton NSW. The service operates during school terms from 8:15am to 3:45pm Monday to Friday, paid school holidays. We are seeking a candidate to commence in January 2026 in time for term 1.
About The Opportunity
At Uniting, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Service Director to lead our preschool service – someone who can inspire educators, partner with families, and create a nurturing, play-based environment where children thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead, mentor and support a dedicated team of educatorsOversee daily operations to ensure compliance with the National Quality FrameworkFoster inclusive, respectful relationships with children, families and the communityGuide curriculum decisions that promote belonging, wellbeing and curiosityChampion continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan
Your Qualifications & Experience
A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or Diploma with significant leadership experience)At least 3 years’ experience as a Teacher or Early Learning leaderSound knowledge of the National Quality Standard and early childhood best practiceStrong leadership, communication and organisational skillsA commitment to Uniting’s values – Compassionate, Respectful, Bold and ImaginativeCurrent NSW WWCC Check and ability to pass National Police Check
Benefits And Culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.
Welcoming you exactly as you areAccess to generous salary packaging options as well as access to Uniting’s URewards retail partner program. Wellbeing programs and access to fitness passportCareer development opportunities such as training, education. Amazing workplace culture
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
About Uniting
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.