Organisation : East Lismore Community Preschool
Location : NSW Regional (EAST LISMORE)
Time required : 1 to hours per month
Duration of project : 12 to 36 Months
Skill area : Board & Committee Members
Sector : Education & Training
Application closing date : 1 Jul, 2025
About the role
Our Management Committee sets the strategic direction of the service and is responsible for the overall operation and governance as the approved provider of the Preschool. The Management Committee is to oversee service operations to ensure all requirements of the Education and Care National Law and Regulations are met at all times.
Management Committee has five vital functions and Committee members contribute to one or more of these functions, depending on their interests, experience and skills:
- Finance: day to day finances, administration issues, employee duties, general organisation; annual budget, financial statements; legal requirements; insurance policies; reporting requirements to Government bodies- (CCS); fundraising
- Communication: Publicity and public relations, keeping the Service’s community informed of Committee decisions, new policies, events, etc.
- Future planning: Being actively involved in the Service’s Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), Strategic Plan and the Professional Development Plan for Service staff
- Policy development: Formulating, review, updating and approval of the Service’s policies, procedures, and philosophy as required, in conjunction with the Nominated Supervisor, staff, and families
- Recruitment: Ensure a suitably qualified and experience Nominated Supervisor is appointed to oversee day to day operations of the service.
About the organisation
Journey Statement
East Lismore Community Preschool strives to create an environment where play, thinking, and learning intertwine seamlessly, resulting in confident, curious, and compassionate lifelong learners.
Core Values
- Play
- Relationships
- Holistic Learning
- Indigenous Perspectives & Cultural Respect
- Connection to Nature
Philosophy
At East Lismore Community Preschool, we believe in fostering a rich and respectful learning environment that celebrates diversity, honours Indigenous wisdom, and nurtures the growth of every child. Our philosophy is grounded in the following principles:
We recognise play as a powerful tool for learning and development and our curriculum is anchored in this, providing time for open-ended and uninterrupted play where we foster children’s curiosity, exploration, and wonder.
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Connections between children, educators, families, and the natural world are encouraged and celebrated.
We respect all voices and ideas, understanding that expressive language, active listening, and effective communication between children, families and educators supports an inclusive environment. We celebrate our differing abilities, beliefs and perspectives.
We strongly believe that families are the first and foremost influential teachers of children and that their stories, culture, beliefs and parenting styles are valued and respected.
We value the benefits of holistic learning, believing children’s cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and creative aspects are interconnected.
Children are encouraged to take risks, learn from mistakes, and persist in their endeavours. We celebrate all milestones, support all challenges, and nurture wellbeing.
All children are viewed as competent and capable global citizens.
We honour the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate, the Widjabul Wiabul people of the Bundjalung nation. We actively seek to learn from Indigenous cultures; inspired by their ongoing strength, wisdom and deep connection to country and community.
We believe nature is a powerful teacher. Children and educators engage with natural materials, observe seasonal changes, and learn about sustainability every day.
Our philosophy celebrates play, relationships, holistic learning, respectful communication, culture, and country. We strive to create an environment where all stakeholders feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
How to apply
Please email an expression of interest to Sonya Mcpherson at Director@eastlismorecommunitypreschool.com
Please quote in application: Board Member-Community Preschool via Pro Bono Australia.
