Salary: 7% Above applicable award under the United Workers Union – Brompton Children's Centre Inc Collective Agreement 2024, plus applicable grants and entitlements

Employment type: Full-time (negotiable for the right candidate)

About the role The Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management and operation of the service, ensuring children receive exceptional care and education within a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Working closely with the Assistant Director, Educational Lead, Finance Officer, Governing Committee, educators, families and the wider community, the Director will lead quality improvement initiatives, support staff development, ensure regulatory compliance and foster a robust culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a well-established, community-focused service with a strong reputation and committed team.

Key responsibilities

- Lead the day-to-day operations of the service and act as Nominated Supervisor

- Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families and the community

- Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and service policies

- Lead and support educators to deliver high-quality early learning programs

- Drive continuous improvement and oversee the Quality Improvement Plan

- Manage staffing, budgeting, enrolments and service administration

- Support a positive, inclusive and child-safe culture





- Provide leadership to achieve high-quality outcomes for children and families

About you

- Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification

- Experience in a Director, Centre Manager, Assistant Director or senior leadership role

- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations

- Demonstrated leadership, people management and communication skills

- Experience in budgeting, administration and operational management

- Commitment to child safety, inclusion and community engagement

- Current Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications

Benefits

- Join a not-for-profit centre with over 50 years of trusted community history

- Supportive, warm and multicultural team environment

- Professional development opportunities
- A meaningful leadership role with strong community impact

- Beautiful natural outdoor learning spaces

- Stable, long‑established service with strong values and philosophy

About us

We are proud of our 50‑year history, our expansive natural play areas, our multicultural community and our commitment to nurturing confident, curious learners. We provide full‑day care, half‑day care and preschool programs, supporting families from 6:45am to 6:00pm.

We will contact short-listed applicants for an interview.

For more information, please reach out to the Acting Director on 08 834665***for a confidential conversation

📌 Director (Brompton)
🏢 Brompton Children's Centre
📍 Brompton