About The Organisation

Y Ballarat, including our Board of Directors are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People frameworks.

Y Ballarat requires all applicants to undergo checks prior to commencement including, police checks, international police checks, WWCC and reference checks as a minimum.

The Y Ballarat is a recognised Safeguarding Children and Young People organisation, independently reviewed by the ACF.

Start your early childhood career with the Y – where you’ll grow, learn and belong

At Y Kinders, we believe every child has the right to access a quality early childhood education and care service that celebrates their individuality, community, and curiosity. Each of our services across Victoria reflects the unique community it belongs to — fostering a strong sense of belonging, connection, and identity.

As part of Victoria’s largest Early Years Management provider, we’re proud to support over 93 services and 700+ educators across the state who inspire, nurture, and empower young learners every day.





We’re now looking for a Full-Time Early Years Area Director to join our vibrant team and help create inspiring learning experiences for young children.

The Opportunity:

Join Y Ballarat as an Area Director and make a meaningful difference across our early years services. You’ll lead and support service teams, build strong relationships with educators and families, and drive high-quality, compliant and financially sustainable service delivery. If you’re a team-oriented leader passionate about people, continuous improvement and creating positive outcomes for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Where you’ll work:

The area of Maryborough and its surrounds host these six services - AG Leech Kindergarten, Avoca Preschool, Californian Gully Kindergarten, Dunolly Kindergarten, Talbot Kindergarten, and TL Stone Memorial Kindergarten.

Role Details:

Area Director

Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week

Experience in managing multiple sites is preferred but not essential.

📌 Early Years Area Director - Maryborough region (Lucas)
🏢 Ymca Ballarat
📍 Lucas