Director - Long Day Care

Job Description

• 96k - $104k per annum + 11.5% Superannuation
• Full Time
• Council run Children's Services Centre based in the South Eastern suburbs

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on :

Excellent Customer Experience and Service DeliveryGreat Organisational CultureInnovation and Continuous ImprovementGood Governance and IntegrityLong Term Financial Sustainability

The role :

The position will provide leadership and manage a team of staff in the delivery of an inclusive and quality education and care service (Whitehorse Early Learning Services – (WELS)), to meet the needs of children and families in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and council values and behaviours.

This role is responsible for the operational management of a Children's Services Centre. Working in partnership with children, families and the wider community, this role will champion and lead pedagogical development and service delivery in line with Council policy, practice, and requirements.

About you :

To be considered for this position you will have :

Relevant Qualifications, Certificates and LicencesHighly developed leadership skills along with prior experience in leading a medium-sized, diverse team and sustaining a positive team culture.An ability to work under limited supervision and use professional knowledge and experience in making decisions and assessments.Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage and work with a diverse range of stakeholders.A capacity to contribute ideas and demonstrate initiative and flexibility.Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current best practice in the provision of early childhood education and care services.

In return, we will offer :

The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council, you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work, or visit Whitehorse. Every day you will see how your work benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams, and a flexibility program that promotes work-life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing, vaccinations), discounted gym memberships and facilities (e.g., Theatre, Arts, Leisure), and an active health and wellness program (e.g., stretching, healthy eating demonstrations, health challenges).

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Transformation - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all our employees to be innovative and to strive for continuous improvement.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition programs, corporate learning offerings, study assistance, and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information :

Further information is available from Suzanne Adamson at To apply, please submit your resume (max 5 pages) and a one-page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 24 August 2025.

Come and join the transformation

Download the Position Description :

Whitehorse Early Learning Services Director

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of our diverse workforce and recognize the strength this provides in meeting our community's needs. We are committed to a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values everyone's contributions.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child-safe organization. We recognize our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures, and training to achieve these commitments.

About Us

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometers east of the Melbourne CBD, is a diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes suburbs such as Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill, and Vermont, characterized by quiet residential streets, parks, gardens, natural bushland reserves, shopping centers, and arts, cultural, sports, and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides over 100 services across community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services, and transformation directorates. As one of Melbourne's largest councils with approximately 1300 employees, we aim to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous, and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing, and development are paramount, and we strive for everyone to reach their potential. Benefits include :

A welcoming and supportive working environmentOpportunities for training and long-term career development within Whitehorse or local governmentExtensive health and wellbeing programs, including flexible working arrangementsSalary sacrifice options for gym/swim memberships, childcare, superannuation, and access to novated vehicle leasesCompetitive employment terms and conditionsOnsite parking at most facilities and easy access to public transportActive Social Club with year-round events

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