Job Description
Centre Director - The Ranges ELC (Stirling, SA)
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Join a family-owned early learning community with 44 years of history in the Adelaide Hills.
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Join a family-owned early learning community with a long-standing history in the Adelaide Hills.
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The Ranges Early Learning & Care Centre is a warm, community-focused service with a long-standing team of dedicated educators. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor & Educational Leader to lead our 75-place Early Learning Centre, working collaboratively alongside our Infant Toddler Centre and supported by four experienced on-site managers and a hands-on leadership group.
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About Us
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Located in the heart of Stirling, The Ranges is more than a childcare service - it is a place where families feel at home.
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With a strong reputation for quality education, nurturing relationships and meaningful connections with our local community, our centre provides exceptional care and education for children in a beautiful, nature-inspired environment.
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Our team includes many long-term educators who share a genuine love for what they do. We take pride in our Reggio-inspired philosophy and our focus on collaboration, wellbeing and lifelong learning.
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The Role
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As Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor & Educational Leader, you will:
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Lead the daily operations of our 75-place Early Learning Centre, working collaboratively alongside our Infant Toddler Centre and with the support of four experienced on-site managers and the broader leadership team.
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Provide strong leadership, mentoring and support to educators, fostering a positive, inclusive and professional team culture.
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Conduct regular staff performance reviews and appraisals, providing clear feedback and supporting individual professional development plans to strengthen educator capability and practice.
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Build and maintain authentic relationships with children,



families and the local community.
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Support and monitor occupancy across the 75-place service, working collaboratively with the Infant Toddler Centre to support enrolments, transitions and continuity of care for children and families.
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Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Regulations, service policies and procedures, with a strong commitment to child safety, safeguarding and the protection of children's rights and wellbeing.
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Lead continuous improvement across the service, including the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
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Work closely with the ownership and leadership team to drive continuous improvement, quality outcomes and the ongoing success of the service.
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Educational Leadership
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As the Educational Leader, you will also have a strong focus on pedagogy, educator practice and the quality of the educational program. You will:
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Lead the development, implementation, assessment and ongoing reflection of high-quality educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), service philosophy and National Quality Framework.
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Inspire, mentor, guide and support educators to strengthen their pedagogy, reflective practice and professional capability.
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Oversee the assessment and planning cycle, including observations, documentation, planning, implementation and reflection, to ensure children's learning and development is meaningfully supported.
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Provide educators with regular feedback on educational practice and work alongside them to develop and review professional development plans.
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Promote a culture of critical reflection, inquiry and continuous improvement across the service.
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Remain current with contemporary early childhood research and best practice and support educators to embed this into everyday practice.
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Work collaboratively with educators, children and families to achieve high-quality learning and developmental outcomes.
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What We Offer
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Strong leadership support - four experienced managers on-site and family owners actively involved.
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A stable, long-term team with low staff turnover.
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Above-award salary package (negotiable based on experience).
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Ongoing professional development and leadership mentoring.
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A community-driven workplace that genuinely values relationships, not just result.
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About You
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We are looking for someone who:
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Holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.
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Has a minimum of 3 years' experience in a Nominated Supervisor position in an Early Childhood Service, or a minimum of 3 years' experience in a leadership position in an Early Childhood Service.
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Brings strong leadership skills and confidence in mentoring, developing and managing educator performance.
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Has a strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
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Demonstrates strong knowledge and understanding of child protection legislation, child safe practices, mandatory reporting obligations and the responsibility to promote and maintain a child-protected culture.
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Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
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Is passionate about quality education, continuous improvement, community engagement and supporting educators to thrive.
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📌 Centre Director - The Ranges Elc (Stirling, Sa) (South Australia)
🏢 The Ranges Early Learning Centre
📍 South Australia