Director Child Care (City of Blacktown)

Director Child Care (City of Blacktown)

13 Apr
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Blacktown City Council
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City of Blacktown

13 Apr

Blacktown City Council

City of Blacktown

Overview

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City Council is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages. With a $26.43 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 34,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides professional opportunities as we lead the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney, delivering a modern city full of opportunity for residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by skilled professionals working with teams across diverse business units. We deliver high-quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and lead a program of strategic planning, activity and investment. Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people and welcomes applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About Kids' Early Learning

Here at Council, we own and operate a childcare business, Kids’ Early Learning, with a portfolio of 31 childcare centres and over 30 family daycare educators. Kids’ Early Learning has approximately 300 full-time, part-time and casual staff and serves over 2000 families across the Blacktown local government area, providing care and learning for their children. If you would like to know more about Kids' Early Learning, please visit our website.

About The Prospect





We are seeking an eager Child Care Director to join our Kids' Early Learning Seven Hills West service on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and organisation of the Child Care Centre, including the provision of a high-quality program of care and education for the children. You will also supervise and develop the centre educators and workers to maintain the effective function of the service. This is an amazing opportunity to shape young minds and be part of an incredible and passionate team.

Essential

Qualifications and experience

- Bachelor in Teaching or Early Childhood Education or other equivalent qualification (3 or 4 Year Qualification)
- Minimum experience of two years (2) in a child care field as Authorised/Nominated Supervisor
- Completion of Child Protection Course CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk
- Current certificate HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting or Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training certificate that meets requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulation 2018
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Meet all requirements for Authorised/Nominated Supervisor as listed in the Education and Care Services National Law and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2018
- Prepared to undertake a National Police Check.

Desirable





- Current class C driver’s licence
- Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations.

Remuneration And Benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

- Entry level for this position starts at $1,861.14 per week
- 35-hour working week
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position Description

Click here to view or download the position description.

Apply now

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
- Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
- Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Best of luck.

Closing date: Friday 10 April 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Serena Quigley on

Internal ref: BCC898

Apply Now

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📌 Director Child Care (City of Blacktown)
🏢 Blacktown City Council
📍 City of Blacktown

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