Opportunities to lead a Centre from the very beginning do not come around often. As founding Centre Director of Early Learners Hub Ulladulla, you will recruit and lead a brand-new team from day one, working closely with our offsite support team so you are never doing it alone. The Centre is anticipated to open in early November 2026, and we are looking to have someone in place well ahead of opening.

Early Learners Hub is a family-owned childcare group with one Centre in Blackbutt and two Centres in Albion Park. We are now opening our newest Centre in Ulladulla, catering for up to 80 children each day.

We are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable and driven Centre Director with the experience and solid desire to lead, inspire, support and manage a brand-new team of Educators.

Why Us?
Backing and support of an established group, while building your own Centre from day one
Work for families, not a corporate
The autonomy to build, lead and inspire a recent team
$100K + super and a childcare discount for your own child attending the Centre
Management and administrative support provided, so you can focus on your team and families
Fully funded training and career development

What You'll Do
Lead and manage the team with respect and generosity




Engage families with transparency and clarity
Support your team to ensure our children are safe, engaged and stimulated
Assist and develop your team to learn and grow
Communicate clearly and respectfully
Build and nurture ties with the local community, including primary schools
Act as the Nominated Supervisor
Perform limited administration tasks including rostering and touring
Understand and operate within all legislative requirements and regulations
Be part of a Hub where children grow, families belong, and educators thrive
Ask for help when needed

Who We Are Looking For
An experienced and passionate leader from within the sector
An effective and empathetic communicator with the ability to coach and mentor
Someone with initiative and self-motivation
Someone with working knowledge of the EYLF, NQF and NQS
An individual with experience as a Nominated Supervisor in a Centre leadership position
Someone who understands the systems and processes essential in the sector (CCMS, etc.) - OWNA experience a bonus
A holder of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (minimum), with a current WWCC and First Aid certification
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📌 Centre Director Shoalhaven City Council (City of Shoalhaven)
🏢 Early Learners Hub
📍 City of Shoalhaven