Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an experienced Director Child Care (Nominated Supervisor) to lead Curry Kids Early Learning Centre. This is an opportunity for a confident early childhood leader who wants to shape service quality, develop a strong team and play a key role in the transition to the new Curry Kids facility.
What We Offer:
Permanent Full-Time - Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - $125,000 to $135,000 per annum (Depending on Qualifications and Experience) + Superannuation
Housing provided: Council housing as part of your package
Monthly RDO (13 per year)
Personal (Sick) Leave
Five weeks annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading
About The Role: Reporting to the Director Community Services and Economic Development, the Director Child Care leads the day-to-day operation of Curry Kids Early Learning Centre and fulfils the responsibilities of Nominated Supervisor. This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for child safety, regulatory compliance, staff leadership and development, educational quality, service performance and strong relationships with families. You will also play an important role in preparing Curry Kids for the transition into its new facility, helping shape staffing, service readiness, systems and operations for the next chapter of the Centre.
About You: We are seeking a capable and engaging early childhood leader who knows how to bring out the best in people while maintaining high standards of care, professionalism and accountability. You are a visible, practical leader, comfortable spending time in the rooms, coaching educators, supporting your team and understanding what is happening across the Centre. Just as importantly, you can make sound decisions, manage competing priorities and confidently address performance, compliance or operational issues when they arise.
You will demonstrate:
Strong leadership experience within an early childhood education and care setting




Excellent knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, National Law and Regulations
Strong understanding of child safety, child protection and Nominated Supervisor responsibilities
Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop educators while creating a positive and accountable team culture
Experience driving quality improvement and preparing for Assessment and Rating
Strong operational capability across staffing, rostering, enrolments, occupancy and service performance
Sound financial, planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with children, families, employees and stakeholders
Mandatory Requirements:
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent or higher qualification
Demonstrated leadership experience within an early childhood education and care service
Knowledge, experience and capability to undertake the role of Nominated Supervisor
Current Queensland Working with Children Check / Blue Card
Current approved First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training
Required child protection and child safety training
Desirable:
Minimum three years experience as a Director, Nominated Supervisor, Assistant Director or in a comparable senior early childhood leadership role
Experience leading a service through Assessment and Rating
Experience managing staffing, budgets, occupancy and service performance
Experience establishing, transitioning or significantly improving an early childhood education and care service
For a more detailed job outline, please see the attached Position Description. Locals are encouraged to apply! Applications close on 23 September **** at 12 PM Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.
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📌 Director Childcare (Cloncurry)
🏢 Cloncurry Shire Council
📍 Cloncurry