Chidcare Director Extraordinaire

Our Centre is due to open in February 2026 and we are looking for an Extraordinary Director to lead this Service.

We are a small family regional brand who thrive under a committed culture of support and mentorship by our owners and we are currently seeking a skilled center director who desires career advancement and diversity and who operates with dynamic and inclusive leadership to create effective, positive, and supportive foundations within the center and early childhood industry.

We are seeking:

Operational management and relational experience with advocacy for the highest quality care and education for our children whilst supporting families, and the local community, with a high-quality understanding of the early childhood system.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our journey and become an inspirational leader of a team who is open, and welcoming to suggestions offered to help improve our current operations.

Our center, located in Charters Towers provides a rare opportunity and access to -

• High-level career advancement;
• Invaluable support and mentorship by the owners.

If you are willing to relocate to Charters Towers:

• 2 weeks of paid accommodation assistance;
• Substantial financial assistance for your relocation;
• Return flights to your home city for you and your family (twice per year).

We are dedicated and committed to children by creating a foundation in our team that:

• Prides itself on being passionate and focused on creating fun and inclusive environments for all to enjoy.
• Is ready to embark on an amazing developmental journey, providing inspirational pathways and opportunities.
• Seeks to view the world from a child's eye and provide the tools and pathways for solid foundations.
• Adapts different teaching strategies to support critical thinking, problem-solving, knowledge, and understanding
• Creates and maintains professional and collaborative relationships with families and local community links.
• Respects and acknowledges educator input, valuing every team member's contribution to the whole by valuing and fostering ideas and inspiration.

We require the following qualifications to be held by our team members:

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Bachelor qualifications
• Minimum 12 months experience
• Current Blue Card
• Current First Aid and CPR – desirable

We would love the successful applicant to have the following skill sets:

• Time management and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to best practice and early years learning.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to mentoring team members.
• An understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Law & Regulations, and the Assessment and Rating Process.
• An understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and Kindergarten Learning Guidelines.
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning and personal growth.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.

Remuneration:

• $100,000 to $130,000 + super to start plus annual reviews
• $5,000 sign on bonus after successful probationary period
• $2500-$5000 relocation allowance to Charters Towers (if applicable)
• 2 x weeks paid accommodation assistance (if applicable)
• Discretionary bonus structure after 12 months of employment
• Flexible working hours
• 50% Staff discount off the gap fee if children attend the center.
• Free Fire Safety training yearly
• Free Safe Sleep Training (SIDS QLD) yearly
• Free ACA Yearly membership yearly
• Free Members Conference at the Gold Coast over 2 days one night including Garla Dinner. Partners are welcome to join the weekend just not the conference or dinner.

Benefits of joining our team include:

• Family-owned center with high levels of respect shown throughout.
• Mentoring to encourage professional development and opportunities to network with Educators within the local community.
• Regular morning teas and lunches are provided to all staff each month by the owners.
• TIL is provided for attending staff Team Meetings (which can be used by Educators to enjoy a half day/ early finish ) with food and drink provided at each meeting.
• We pride ourselves on effective team collaboration, to enhance this, we explore team-building opportunities, at team meetings, as well, as external team-building activities, out of hours for everyone to enjoy
• All expenses paid dinner and drinks, to celebrate the year, as well as an individual end-of-year gift hamper or gift cards for each Educator to enjoy.

Start Date: can be flexible for the right candidate