Lead a Centre. Grow a Team. Change Lives.

Imagine leading a centre where you can focus on children, families and your team, backed by specialist support, experienced peers and a Council that genuinely invests in your success.

At Sutherland Shire Council, you'll be part of a connected network of Early Education services, with the support, flexibility and career opportunities that help you thrive both professionally and personally.

What makes us different?

Salary & Benefits

- Salary package up to $124,574 + 12% superannuation + ECEC Worker Retention Allowance
- Council commitment to an 8% pay increase over the next two years
- Novated leasing / salary sacrificing options
- Up to 26 weeks paid leave if you or someone in your care experiences a serious illness or accident
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
- Fitness Passport
- Annual flu vaccinations

Work-Life Balance That Works

We know great leaders do their best work when they have time for life outside of work too.

- Accrue up to 2 days off per month
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 5 additional MyLeave days (to support your health and wellbeing)
- 3 weeks sick leave
- 7 days personal leave

A Leadership Network Behind You

It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a strong support network to lead a thriving early learning service.

As part of our network, you'll have access to specialist support across enrolments, inclusion, curriculum, quality, child safety and business operations, along with a collaborative community of Directors who share ideas, solve challenges and celebrate success together while building a legacy that you can be truly proud of.

Grow Your Career

- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- Leadership networking and mentoring
- Career growth within one of NSW's largest local government early education providers

About the Role

This is more than managing a centre. It's about creating a place where children thrive, educators grow and families feel connected.

As Early Childhood Centre Director, you'll lead a high-quality early learning service, building a positive team culture, driving educational excellence and creating meaningful outcomes for children and families.

In this role, you'll:

- Lead and inspire a team of educators
- Drive high-quality learning outcomes for children
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture
- Build trusted partnerships with families and the community
- Oversee centre operations, staffing and budgets
- Ensure excellence in quality, compliance and child safety
- Coach, mentor and develop future leaders

What You'll Bring

- Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
- Current NESA Early Childhood Teacher Accreditation
- Experience leading teams in an early childhood setting
- Strong knowledge of the NQF and EYLF
- Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to child safety and quality outcomes for children

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

Join a Council that values early childhood education,



invests in its people and understands that great leaders deserve excellent support.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, check out our for more information.

- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 6th September 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated in the week commencing 14th September 2026.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Renae Giles, Senior Manager Early Education & Child Protection, PH: 0414 193 615 for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, PH: 02 9710 0531 can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

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Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise. * Yes I agree to the privacy statement*

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Please confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process.* * Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role

- No I do not meet this requirement
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Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes I am a permanent employee
- Yes I am a temporary employee
- Yes I am a casual employee
- No I am not a current employee of Council

Have you previously been employed by Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes
- No

Due to the permanent nature of the position, applicants must hold an Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights.* * I AM a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or Current Zealand
- I AM NOT a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

Should you be successful you will be required to undertake a current police check and provide a valid working with children check. Do you agree to proceed? * * Yes, I agree
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- What excites you most about this Early Childhood Director opportunity, and what would you bring to the role?*
- Tell us about a leadership achievement you're proud of and the positive impact it had on your team, children or families.*
- If your application is successful, do you intend to undertake other work (paid) that relates to the business of the Council or conflicts with the duties of this position? If yes, please provide details. Note: Any other work must be approved prior to an offer of employment. *

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification and skills assessments. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes
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- Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).

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Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

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📌 Early Childhood Centre Director (Sutherland)
🏢 Sutherland Shire Council
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