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 career 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 budgetsEnsure excellence in quality, compliance and child safety li>
- 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 great support.

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, ******@ssc.nsw.gov.au PH: *** for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, ********@ssc.nsw.gov.au PH: 0*** can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

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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📌 Early Childhood Centre Director (Sutherland Shire Council)
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