Diploma Qualified Educator (Long Day Care) – Potential Team Leader Opportunity Nuriootpa Community Children’s Centre | Barossa Valley, SA Not-for-profit | Department for Education Preschool onsite Nuriootpa Community Children’s Centre (NCCC) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Diploma Qualified Educator to join our welcoming, collaborative team. This is a wonderful opportunity for an educator who is passionate about supporting children aged 3 months to 5 years in a high-quality long day care environment. For the right candidate, there may also be an opportunity to step into a Team Leader role . About Us Nuriootpa Community Children’s Centre is a Rural Integrated community-based not-for-profit service , offering long day care and preschool programs, with a Department for Education (SA) Preschool located onsite . We are proud of our strong connections with families and the local community, and our commitment to high quality, play-based learning guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS) . About the Role You will work collaboratively with educators and leaders across our service to: Provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years Build warm, respectful and meaningful relationships with children and families Support children’s learning through intentional teaching and play-based experiences Contribute to programming, planning cycles and documentation that makes learning visible Work as part of a reflective, supportive team culture Contribute to quality improvement and continuous professional practice Support our service in maintaining high standards in preparation for the Assessment and Rating process About You We are looking for someone who: Holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) Has experience working in a long day care setting Demonstrates strong knowledge of the EYLF , NQS , and quality improvement practices Has experience in planning, programming and documenting children’s learning Values collaboration, communication and reflective practice Builds positive, professional partnerships with families Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and child-centred practice Has a strong interest in leadership (or experience as a Room Leader/Team Leader) Essential Requirements Diploma qualification (or ACECQA approved equivalent) Current Working With Children Check Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training (or willingness to obtain) Understanding of Child Safe Environments and mandatory reporting requirements Why Join NCCC? At Nuriootpa Community Children’s Centre, you will be supported by: A welcoming, community-focused team A strong culture of collaboration and professional respect Ongoing learning and development opportunities A service committed to continuous improvement and quality outcomes A meaningful role where you will make a genuine difference in children’s lives How to Apply To apply, please submit: Your resume A brief cover letter addressing why you are interested in the role and what you would bring to our team Applications can be sent to: schools.sa.edua.u For enquiries, please contact: Catherine Hill or Kelly Keller
