Director Child Care

Overview

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages. With a $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney, and we are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Kids' Early Learning operates 31 childcare centres and over 29 family daycare educators, with approximately 300 staff, serving over 1700 families. All Kids' Early Learning services meet or exceed the National Quality Framework.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an eager Child Care Director to join our Kids' Early Learning Marayong services on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an amazing opportunity to play a role in shaping young minds and be part of a passionate team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and organisation of the Centre including the provision of a high-quality program of care and education for the children. You will also supervise and develop the centre educators and workers to maintain the effective function of the service.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Recognised University Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education (3 or 4 Year Qualification)
• Completion of Child Protection Course - Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk of Harm
• Meet all requirements for Authorised/Nominated Supervisor as listed in the Education and Care Services National Law and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2018
• First Aid Certificate
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training, which meets requirements of the ECS National Regulations 2018
• Minimum experience of two years (2) in a child care field as Authorised/Nominated Supervisor
• Working With Children Check Number
• Clearance of National Police Check

Desirable

• Current class C driver's licence
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations

Remuneration And Benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,861.14 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs

This position has been identified as child-related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Apply

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

• Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
• Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without logging out of the system.
• Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date: Friday 12 September 2025, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Serena Quigley on 9839 6868

Internal ref: BCC950

Job details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Government Administration

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