One Tree Defence Childcare – Puckapunyal
Location: Puckapunyal, VIC
Position: Director
Salary: $***** - $***** Depending on experience (WPR Inclusive)
Why you'll love working at Puckapunyal
A rare leadership opportunity – Lead a service within the Puckapunyal Defence community, where your work makes a difference for children and families
Support around you – Draw on guidance from experienced regional managers and the wider One Tree team as you navigate your role
Worker Retention Payment – Additional pay on top of your base rate
Lead with purpose – Make a difference for Defence children and families while supporting your team to do their best work
Supportive leadership – Draw on guidance from experienced regional managers and the wider One Tree team
Career development – Build your leadership skills through training, mentoring and support
A place for your ideas – Help shape the service, strengthen practice and celebrate what your team does well
Career progression – Grow your career within One Tree's national network of services
Community connections – Build meaningful relationships with families and become part of the Puckapunyal Defence community
About our service
At One Tree Puckapunyal, relationships are at the heart of the work we do. Our service supports Defence children and families, providing a welcoming place where children can feel safe, build friendships and grow in confidence.
For families navigating postings, deployments and time apart, a familiar face and a sense of belonging can mean a lot. As Director, you'll help create that sense of connection, making sure families feel heard, children feel valued and educators feel supported.




You'll join an organisation that cares about people and the communities we work with. Bring your ideas, experience and commitment to One Tree Community Services' spirit, purpose and values, and help your team turn these into everyday practice.
About your role
As Director, you'll guide the day-to-day operation of the service, bringing together quality education and care, a supported team and strong relationships with families.
You'll be a visible and approachable leader who takes time to listen, provides clear direction and helps educators build their confidence. From mentoring a Room Leader to welcoming a new family, your approach will help set the tone for the whole service.
Working with your leadership team, you'll oversee staffing, rosters, budgets and service administration, while keeping children's safety, wellbeing and learning at the centre of decisions. You'll guide continuous improvement, support inclusive practice and help your team meet the National Quality Framework and service requirements.
You'll also work closely with Defence and local community contacts, building relationships that respond to families' needs and strengthen their connection to the service.
What you'll bring
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or a relevant higher qualification




Experience leading an early childhood service, or substantial leadership experience and readiness to step into a Director role
The ability to mentor educators, support Room Leaders and build a positive team culture
A strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and National Quality Framework
Confidence managing staffing, rosters, budgets and the daily operation of a service
A commitment to child safety, inclusive practice and continuous improvement
Clear, thoughtful communication and the ability to build trust with families and colleagues
An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the experiences of Defence families
Current Working with Children Check and Police Clearance
One Tree is committed to equal opportunity, child safetyand workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.
Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for any kind of child abuse.
One Tree has extensive experience in early education and care and community services, and provides accredited training as a registered training organisation (RTO).
In **** One Tree identified the lack of services for children and families in the communities we serve. One Tree decided to extend its scope to focus on community services for individuals, families, children and vulnerable communities suffering poverty, ill health, homelessness, abuse, isolation or a lack of services.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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