A rare permanent leadership development opportunity has become available at Dorrigo Community Preschool — a respected 50-year-old community service located a short drive from Coffs Harbour.

Benefits include

Permanent role with a genuine long-term leadership pathway

Beautiful 3–5-year-old only community preschool

Enjoy fully paid school holiday breaks with a true sessional preschool model

Enjoy fixed, predictable shift times — no rotating roster

Manageable group sizes (licensed for a total of 30 children per day with above-ratio support)

Educational Leader mentoring is already embedded in practice

Friendly, professional and nurturing team culture

Purposeful, child-led program grounded in strong relationships

Beautiful natural outdoor environment, including a yarning circle and rotunda

Stable preschool hours, with the service operating between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm

About the service

Dorrigo Community Preschool is a well-established not-for-profit kindergarten located on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, approximately one hour from Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads.

Licensed for 30 children aged 3–5 years, the preschool holds a special place within the Dorrigo Plateau community and is guided by a philosophy that recognises:

children as capable, resourceful and active constructors of their world

families as children's first and most influential teachers

The Gumbaynggirr people as Traditional Owners of the land

The importance of strong, respectful relationships

The service is led by an experienced and supportive Director committed to developing emerging leaders from within the team.

About the role

In this role, you will work collaboratively with the team to:

plan and deliver engaging play-based learning experiences

contribute to the planning cycle and reflective practice

build warm, respectful relationships with children and families

support a culture of curiosity, research and professional dialogue

progressively build leadership capability through structured mentoring

What you bring

Diploma of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)

Experience working in an Australian early learning service

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification

Valid Working With Children Check (NSW)

Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard

A reflective, team-oriented mindset

Ability to work within sessional preschool hours

Why apply through Early Years Talent

Applying with Early Years Talent means having an advocate who genuinely champions your strengths. You will receive:

access to opportunities with trusted, community-focused services

interview preparation and personalised career guidance

honest insight into culture, leadership and expectations

confidential representation — we only proceed with your consent

support through every stage, from application to your first day

At Early Years Talent, we connect passionate educators with workplaces where they can thrive.