ABOUT US:

Bourke & District Children’s Services (BDCS) is a not-for-profit organisation located in the heart of Western NSW. We deliver a broad range of services including Preschool, Childcare, Mobile Playgroup, and After School Care (OSHC). BDCS is proudly community-driven and dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in the region through accessible, inclusive and high-quality care and education.

 

Our purpose-built facilities, passionate team, and wraparound approach support developmental outcomes for children and strong engagement with families. BDCS is deeply embedded in the local community and proudly supports First Nations families and initiatives through integrated service models.

 

We are a values-driven organisation, proudly collaborative, with a strong reputation for fostering systemic change through trust, cultural respect, and partnership.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is a rare leadership opportunity where you’ll take the reins to launch and lead a brand-new OSHC service from the ground up. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all daily operations, leading your team, and ensuring high-quality education and care aligned with national regulations.

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More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establishing and launching a brand-new after-school care service

• Providing relief support to other services (Preschool, Childcare, Mobile)

• Designing and implementing educational programs consistent with NQF, EYLF, and MTOP

• Leading staff including Diploma-qualified educators and support workers

• Managing budgets, enrolments, and rostering

• Ensuring compliance with National Law and Regulations

• Driving quality improvement and preparing for assessment and rating

• Building relationships with families, stakeholders, and the community

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ABOUT YOU:

To be successful you will need:​​

• An ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification

• Be eligible for appointment as Nominated Supervisor

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ leadership experience in early childhood education or a related setting

• ACECQA-approved First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis qualifications

• Child protection training

• Strong understanding of CCS, funding requirements, and compliance systems

• Operational expertise in enrolments, budgeting, and resource allocation

• Familiarity with WHS and child protection framework​

• To hold a current class C drivers’ licence

• A current NSW Working with Children Check or be eligible to obtain

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or be willing to obtain

• To be an Australian Resident or equivalent or holder of a visa allowing permanent employment in Australia​

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As our ideal candidate, you will be a resilient and proactive leader with a passion for early childhood development and community engagement. You thrive in autonomous environments, take initiative, and can confidently establish new programs from scratch.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a new service in a purpose-built facility with full support from an experienced team and access to the broader BDCS infrastructure.

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First Nations persons are highly encouraged to apply.

 

CHILD SAFETY:

As a Child Safe organisation, we are committed to child safety and have a zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse. All applicants are expected to uphold our child safety policies and procedures and understand that reference checks will be conducted to ensure that only suitable individuals are hired. Please click here to read our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety.

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BENEFITS:​​

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of $140,000 to $160,000 (based on skills and experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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Relocation & Housing

• Relocation assistance including up to 12 weeks accommodation in BDCS-provided housing

• Long-term housing support: BDCS will pay rental costs (~$350/week)

• 4 x return flights from Bourke to Dubbo - negotiable for the right candidate

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Additional Benefits

• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900, with rural and remote incentives

• Purchased leave: option to purchase up to 8 weeks additional leave

• Discounted childcare/OSHC fees: up to 95% discount and priority placement

• Access to fleet vehicles for work-related travel (e.g., conferences)

• Phone and laptop provided

• Employee wellbeing program access

• Training & Professional Development: funded support for mandatory certifications including First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes management, and Child Protection training as required

• Support from the BDCS administrative team for business-level tasks

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TO APPLY:

Please click here to begin your online application.

 

To read the full position description, please click here.​​​

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Please note: Applications for this position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified. As such, this vacancy may close without notice. If you're interested in this opportunity, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.