Campus Director

Campus Director Penrith at Only About Children. Our purpose-built one-level campus is located at 4/120 Mulgoa Road, Penrith. With seven local primary schools within 10 minutes' drive and several local parks nearby, there is onsite parking for easy drop-off and pick-up. We are easily accessible by bus with direct routes to the Penrith Train Station.

Be the CEO of your Campus An exciting opportunity for a strong ECT or Diploma qualified advocate and leader to join the OAC family as Director of our Penrith service. You will be joining an organisation that has rolled out its CD training program for 2025 to empower Directors to become the 'CEO of their Campus'.

As Centre Director you will manage the operations of the centre with a focus on five key pillars: People, Quality, Growth, Safety and Financial performance. You will be provided with the tools, mentoring and technology to enable your success. We support you through mentorship and training to take autonomy for running the business and to develop your leadership style. We hope to shape future OAC leaders and offer internal progression opportunities within our education, pedagogy, safety and operations teams.

This Penrith early learning centre features two dedicated outdoor play areas with vegetable gardens, flower beds and shade structures. Six age-based indoor spaces are designed to encourage learning and safe exploration, including explorations and community connections within the local area.

• Manage the operations of the centre with a focus on our five pillars: People, Quality, Growth, Safety and Financial performance.
• Lead and mentor the centre team to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care.
• Implement and monitor safety, compliance and quality standards across the centre.
• Drive growth and financial performance through planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Support autonomy for running the business and develop leadership capabilities for career progression within OAC.
• Engage with the local community and connections within the local area to support children's learning.

• Strong ECT or Diploma qualification.
• Experience as a leader in an early learning setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

• Generous above-award base plus 10% bonus incentives.
• 7 weeks leave for ECT qualified: 4 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks additional leave and 5 days for professional development.
• Participation in the 2025 CD training program to become the 'CEO of your Campus'.
• Support from the OAC network: Director network, Education team, Operations Leaders and OSO functions (HR, marketing and payroll).
• Internal leadership opportunities across QLD, VIC & NSW.
• Annual review to support career development.
• Up to $2500 employee referral reward scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including two Wellbeing Days per year.
• Employee Assistance Program for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Retail Discount Program with discounted vouchers and offers.

Click 'apply now' to submit your application or email simon.pym@oac.edu.au to discuss further.

Only About Children is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all members of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All employees must hold a current Working with Children Check prior to employment.