Director - Watson Early Childhood Education and Care Centre
$*****–$***** per hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Experienced Early Childhood Director – Ready for a Leadership Challenge?
Community Services #1 (CS#1) is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead our Watson Early Childhood Education and Care services through a period of growth and continuous improvement.
This is an exciting chance to step into a high-impact leadership role where you'll inspire and develop a strong team, drive quality educational outcomes aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and strengthen connections with children, families and the wider community.
Whether your background is in long day care, preschool, kindergarten or OSHC, this role offers the opportunity to expand your leadership impact and drive meaningful change.
About the role:
As Director, you will lead the overall performance and quality of the service, ensuring positive outcomes for children, families, and educators.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and professional growth
Drive continuous improvement across educational programs, compliance, quality standards and service delivery
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, inclusive learning environments aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF)
Build strong partnerships with families, local schools and community stakeholders
Oversee daily operations, workforce planning, occupancy and financial performance
Lead initiatives that strengthen culture, quality outcomes and service sustainability
Support educators to implement engaging programs that promote children's learning, development and wellbeing
For a full overview of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description attached in the job advertisement on our website: communityservices1.org
About you:
ACECQA-approved qualification (Diploma or higher) in Early Childhood, or equivalent
2+ years' experience leading an education and care service, ideally through growth or change
Strong knowledge of the NQF, and EYLF
Confident leader with proven team development and stakeholder engagement skills
Resilient, adaptable, and driven to deliver quality outcomes
What we offer:
Full-time ongoing role – 76 hours per fortnight.



This role may be expected to work split shifts when required Remuneration aligned to Children Services Award Level 8, plus super, salary packaging and additional allowances.
Access to paid shutdown leave, discounted childcare, uniforms, free parking, Employment Assistant Program, free flu vaccination, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
Requirements:
Current driver's licence and ability to obtain/maintain required pre-employment checks and certifications (including National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable Cards and First Aid), plus mandatory training as required.
About us:
Community Services #1 is a not-for-profit supporting people and families across the ACT and surrounding NSW. We deliver practical, person-centred services that strengthen community wellbeing and belonging.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Workplace adjustments are available.
Community Service #1 (CS#1) is a community based not-for-profit, non-government organisation incorporated as an association in ****. The organisation manages and delivers a range of community services including community development, family support services, training services, children's services and aged care and disability services.
The main objectives of Community Services #1 are the relief of poverty, distress, sickness, suffering and destitution in the ACT community.
The principle objects of Community Services #1, for which it was established, are to advance social or public welfare so that:
1.Individuals and families are relieved of poverty, distress or disadvantage
2.People are supported and protected across the whole of life
3.People are supported to build and achieve goals for their future
4.Individuals, communities and stakeholders are engaged to create connections and opportunities for people to undertake meaningful roles
5.Resilient communities are built.
CS#1 is a Registered Training Organisation offer training and a professional calendar to the Canberra community
Source:



this is an extract from the company's own website.
Community Service #1 (CS#1) is a community based not-for-profit, non-government organisation incorporated as an association in ****. The organisation manages and delivers a range of community services including community development, family support services, training services, children's services and aged care and disability services.
The main objectives of Community Services #1 are the relief of poverty, distress, sickness, suffering and destitution in the ACT community.
The principle objects of Community Services #1, for which it was established, are to advance social or public welfare so that:
1.Individuals and families are relieved of poverty, distress or disadvantage
2.People are supported and protected across the whole of life
3.People are supported to build and achieve goals for their future
4.Individuals, communities and stakeholders are engaged to create connections and opportunities for people to undertake meaningful roles
5.Resilient communities are built.
CS#1 is a Registered Training Organisation offer training and a professional calendar to the Canberra community
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
Community Service #1 (CS#1) is a community based not-for-profit, non-government organisation incorporated as an association in ****. The organisation manages and delivers a range of community services including community development, family support services, training services, children's services and aged care and disability services.
The main objectives of Community Services #1 are the relief of poverty, distress, sickness, suffering and destitution in the ACT community.
The principle objects of Community Services #1, for which it was established, are to advance social or public welfare so that:
1.Individuals and families are relieved of poverty, distress or disadvantage
2.People are supported and protected across the whole of life
3.People are supported to build and achieve goals for their future
4.Individuals, communities and stakeholders are engaged to create connections and opportunities for people to undertake meaningful roles
5.Resilient communities are built.
CS#1 is a Registered Training Organisation offer training and a professional calendar to the Canberra community
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
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📌 Director - Watson Early Childhood Education And Care Centre (Canberra)
🏢 Community Services #1
📍 Canberra