Early Learning Centres Growth Lead

1 week ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Orchard Talent Group Full time
  • Are you an experienced Early Learning professional with project management skills and wanting a change?
  • Do you want to be a part of opening new centres to further impact positively on the lives of children?
  • This is the role for you


What's on Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a vision and strategy to grow new services across the diocese, that is committed to supporting the community. With a competitive salary, this opportunity also provides a car, a strong leadership team that encourages continuous development, reflective practice and succession opportunities.

The Opportunity

The Early Learning Centre Growth Lead is responsible for development and execution of the ELC strategic growth pipeline, stakeholder engagement, concept development, feasibility, building design, funding applications, construction and ultimately execution for new ELC's. The main role objectives will be:

  • To identify, investigate feasibility and execute viable strategic growth opportunities for new ELC's
  • Develop strong relationships with all key stakeholders e.g. Catholic Education, Parish Priests, DET, CCW Parish and Community Liaison Officer, Catholic Schools NSW.
  • Complete detailed viable business cases for new ELC's
  • Complete all required applications to meet compliance requirements for Department of Education to achieve service approval.
  • To oversee architects, contractors and stakeholders in moving ELC opportunities from design to DA stage and working with project managers during construction.
  • Transitioning the completed ELC's into business-as-usual operations to the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) program.
  • The role will ensure that all projects reflect and align with the CatholicCare strategic plan, mission and values.



About You

For this appointment, we are seeking an established and experienced early learning leader with a successful track record having led a centre and team. In addition, the successful candidate will have;

  • Experience project leading the opening of new Early Learning Centres
  • Demonstrated Interpersonal skills and capacity to engage and develop positive relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Experienced in developing business cases, feasibility assessments, high level reporting and collaborating in delivering innovative and sustainable projects within strictly controlled budgets.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of a range of legislative requirements relevant to the planning, construction, development and operation of Early Childcare Education and Care Services.
  • A valid Working With Children Check Clearance (WWCC).
  • A current drivers licence.


The Organisation

CatholicCare is the social services agency of the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong, covering the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Macarthur and Southern Highlands regions. They work with the whole community, supporting people to have positive relationships and connected lives, achieve the dignity of self-reliance and realise their full potential.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Grace of The Orchard Talent Group on or email To apply please submit your current CV via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

Applications close 21st June 2024

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