Job Description
Position Type: Contract 3 months with potential to review at end of term
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About the Role
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Our client manages a family-focused group of boutique early learning centres committed to delivering outstanding education and care. Their purpose-built centre in the Wyong area of the Central Coast, NSW is seeking a passionate, experienced child care professional to step into a key leadership role on a contract basis, guiding the service and ensuring its continued success.
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As the Centre Director, you will take overall leadership responsibility for the day-to-day operations, educational direction, compliance, and community engagement of this mid-sized service. You will work closely with the broader management team, educators, and families to foster a warm, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment.
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About the Service
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Our service is part of a family-focused early learning organisation committed to providing high-quality education, care, and meaningful experiences for children.
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We believe excellent outcomes are achieved through:
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Nurturing and responsive relationships
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Engaging learning environments
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Knowledgeable and passionate educators
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Solid partnerships with families
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Approachable, supportive leadership
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Key Responsibilities
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Overseeing daily service operations, administration, and regulatory compliance under the National Quality Framework (NQF)
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Leading, mentoring, and supporting educators to deliver high-quality programs and reflective practice
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Guiding the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and supporting curriculum planning and documentation
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Maintaining high standards of supervision, health, safety, and child protection
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Building positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and the local community
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Supporting strong enrolments and active community engagement initiatives
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Managing staffing rosters, professional development, and performance expectations
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Participating in continuous improvement and quality-assurance processes
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About You
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You will be an approachable, motivating, and resilient leader who thrives on working alongside educators, children, and families.
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You will bring:
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Previous leadership experience in early childhood education and care (e.g., as a Centre Director, Area Manager)
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Strong, up-to-date knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, and applicable Education and Care Services legislation
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Sound administrative, financial, and organisational skills with high attention to detail
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A collaborative, solutions-focused management style with excellent communication skills
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A genuine commitment to providing safe, inclusive, and enriching experiences for every child
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Qualifications and Essential Requirements
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Applicants must hold:
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An approved early childhood teaching qualification (Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood or equivalent) or an approved Diploma-level qualification
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A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
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Current HLTAID012 first aid training (including anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management)
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Current approved child protection training and up-to-date refresher requirements
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Current Child Safe Foundations Course 1, 2, 3, 4
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Appropriate food safety certification and Responsible Person training
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Safe Sleep training
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Police Clearance less than 3 months old
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Applicants must also:
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Be available to work across Monday to Friday according to operational requirements
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Hold no current prohibition notices or restrictions preventing work in education and care services
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Provide details for two recent professional referees
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Be able to safely perform the inherent physical and operational requirements of the role
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What We Provide
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A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience
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A supportive and collaborative workplace culture
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Access to cloud-based programming and service-management systems, plus modern tech support (iPads/laptops)
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Structured onboarding
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Employee wellbeing initiatives and experienced operational team
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Our Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
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The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, harm, bullying, or discrimination, and all team members are strictly expected to uphold our Child Safe Code of Conduct and mandatory reporting obligations.
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📌 Centre Director 3 Month Contract (Central Coast)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Central Coast