TAFE Statement in Leadership Development Program

recognise and respond to burnout

support your own and your team’s wellbeing

contribute to a positive team culture and build strong relationships

approach challenges with confidence

improve outcomes for children, families and communities.

a certificate of completion that recognises your participation

a stronger connection to Country and community

confidence to lead in ways that respect cultural values and support wellbeing

skills to mentor and support other emerging leaders

practical ways to respond to challenges and change.

You must be employed in an approved early childhood education and care service in NSW. The approved service must provide education and care to children in early childhood. You’ll need to provide the service provider’s name and approval number as proof of your employment.

You must live within a 300 km radius of the course campus. As part of your application, you’ll need to provide your residential address as proof.

You must be an experienced leader, director, educator or teacher and have held a leadership position for more than 5 years. For example, you may work as a teacher, second in charge (2IC), assistant director, director, educational leader or responsible person. You’ll need to tell us about your leadership experience in your application as proof.

the ability to reflect on your work and performance

an interest in learning and personal growth

strong self‑awareness

curiosity about how people think, feel and behave

a desire to make a positive impact.

Priority will be given to experienced leaders who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples or who come from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Experienced leaders in the region who do not meet the prioritisation are still strongly encouraged to apply.