Job Detail: Early Childhood Service Manager
Leadership That Puts Children at the Centre of Learning
* Offering a full-time fixed-term leadership role until June 2027, based at one of our Mid North Coast offices: Taree, Port Macquarie or Coffs Harbour.
* Provide strategic leadership and direction for Early Childhood services across the Mid North Coast region .
* Lead and support Early Childhood staff while engaging with families and community stakeholders.
* Apply strong knowledge of early childhood development, disability, and developmental delay to inform practice.
* Champion best-practice Early Intervention models to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
* Build strong community connections with funded and non-funded local services.
* Navigate complex situations with calm, effective communication and sound judgement.
* Promote inclusive, culturally responsive, and family-centred approaches.
* Provide accurate advice, reporting, and insights to senior management and the NDIA.
* Collaborate with passionate professionals to support children in reaching their full potential.
Perks and benefits
* Flexible Work Options: Find the work-life balance that suits you best.
* 5 Weeks Annual Leave: Enjoy generous time off to recharge and maintain balance.
* Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport and a big discount on health & general insurance.
* Perkbox : Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources — our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.
* Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay through packaging options, including $15,900 and $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
* Learning and career advancement opportunities, and your contributions will be valued.
About you
As a Service Manager, you will:
* Hold tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education (Diploma minimum), Allied Health, Social Work, or a related professional field to guide evidence-based practice.
* Bring a minimum of 3 years' experience managing teams, ensuring targets and KPIs are met and exceeded.
* Demonstrate experience leading geographically dispersed and mobile teams while maintaining engagement and performance.
* Ensure families and customers are supported and satisfied while balancing organisational objectives.
* Exhibit strong communication skills when liaising with internal teams, external stakeholders, and community partners.
How To Apply:
Click APPLY to submit your application. For more information, click to access the Position Description attached.
Applications close: Friday, 30th January 2026
Please include:
* Your current resume.
* A short cover letter outlining your skills, experience and what interests you about this role.
Who are we?
The NDIS Partners in the Community Program (PITC) supports the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to be implemented locally.
As an NDIA partner, Northcott will deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) service to local communities in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Hunter New England, North Sydney, and Western Sydney. The EC approach supports activities that improve the independence and social participation of children aged 0-9 with developmental delay and/or disability.
Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Northcott reviews applications throughout the recruitment process, often before the closing date, and we will advise you of the outcome. For general enquiries about the role, please contact
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at .
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