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.

deeper connection to Country and leadership that is grounded in local context

confidence to lead in ways that reflect cultural values, responsibility and collective wellbeing

the ability to mentor and support other emerging leaders in culturally appropriate ways

practical approaches to navigate complexity supported in cultural knowledge and contemporary leadership

a Certificate of Completion recognising your participation.

You must be currently employed in an approved early childhood education and care service in NSW. The service must provide education and care to children aged 0 to 5 years and be located within a 300 km radius from Lismore. You’ll need to show your service name and provider number as proof.

You must be an emerging leader, educator or teacher with less than 5 years’ experience in a leadership role. This could be working as a teacher, second in charge (2IC), assistant director, director, educational leader or an identified responsible person. You’ll need to tell us about your leadership experience in your application.

the ability to reflect on your performance

an interest in personal growth

strong self‑awareness

curiosity about how people think, feel and behave

motivation to make a positive impact.

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