Group Leader

Shape your future, your way – with Moree Plains Shire Council.

Looking for more than just a job? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you'll step into a role where your work matters – to your team, your community, and your career. We're a forward-thinking Council with a bold vision for growth, innovation and liveability. Join us and enjoy a dynamic work environment, genuine work-life balance, and the chance to make a real impact where it counts.

Whether you're driven by career development, community connection or a tree-change lifestyle with real opportunity – this is where it all comes together.

• Temporary (up until December 2026) Full-Time – 38 hours per week
• Attractive salary ranging from $1,279.40 up to $1, dependent on qualifications and experience).
• 11.5% Superannuation Contribution.
• Location - Mungindi

The Welcome Experience:

Relocation support a free concierge service to assist essential workers and their families to move and integrate into the Moree Plains community is also available. For more information and to register for the program '.

As a Group Leader at Mungindi Community Mobile Day Care Centre, you will play a pivotal role within the Centre.

Key responsibilities and tasks: -

• Overseeing and managing a team of employees within the Corporate & Community department.
• Developing and implementing strategies to drive team performance and productivity.
• Providing guidance, support, and training to team members to ensure their professional growth and development.
• Collaborating with senior management to set departmental goals and objectives in line with the organisation's mission.
• Monitoring and evaluating team performance, providing constructive feedback, and implementing improvement plans where necessary.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations while promoting a positive work culture.

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate others towards achieving collective goals. If you are an enthusiastic leader with a passion for driving impactful change within a community-focused environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

For more information, please download the position description - click here

The ideal candidate would have:

• Completed or actively working towards a Diploma OR Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Prior experience working with young children with the demonstrated ability to relate in a positive and caring manner and meet the individual needs of children ranging in ages 8 weeks to 5 years.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with adults and children.
• Effective supervisory and organisational skills, the ability to work as part of a team and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work additional hours when required by the authorised delegated officer.
• A high level understanding of the National Quality Framework, the relevant Act and Regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a creative and stimulating program based on the needs and interests of the children.

Pre Employment Checks:

• A current NSW Working With Children Check Clearance (WWCC) - please note, you can obtain your WWCC during the application process

Ticket, Licences and Certificates:

• Provide First Aid in an Education and Care setting - HLTAID012 Certificate (current).
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training.

Immunisations required:

• Ability to provide evidence of vaccination/immunisation for Whooping Cough (Pertussis), Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR), Chickenpox (Varicella), Hepatitis A and B and Seasonal Influenza and maintain currency of this throughout your period of employment.