Early Childhood Director, ELC

We are currently inviting applications for a strong and experienced Early Childhood Education and Care professional to lead and manage the Early Learning Centre, ensuring excellence in pedagogy, compliance, and community connection within our client's prestigious ELC–12 independent college.

• Generous remuneration package well above the award
• Strong occupancy levels, with the centre close to being on waitlist (130 places)
• On-site parking
• A strong people-first culture that puts staff before budgets and profits
• Beautifully designed learning environments – six architecturally designed rooms and three age-appropriate outdoor spaces
• An abundance of quality learning resources
• Discounts on your own children's enrolments
• A rare opportunity to own the role and bring your unique knowledge and experience – make an impact
• Paid professional development tailored to your professional growth
• Excellent well-being initiatives – access to on-site well-being professionals, mental health first aid, and more

Our client operates a highly regarded independent college and has built a state-of-the-art Early Learning Centre (less than five years old) to complement the College. The centre is fully equipped with modern conveniences, thoughtfully designed for children aged 0–5. Children are offered flexible educational programs alongside specialist opportunities, including Gymbaroo, Languages Other Than English (LOTE), Values Education, and Hey Dee Ho.

Staff here are supported not only by a collaborative teaching team but also by the broader College, including access to professional counsellors, speech pathologists, and specialist support staff. An in-house Chef prepares nutritious meals daily for children, with staff also enjoying freshly prepared meals throughout the day.

We are seeking a strong and confident leader who thrives in a high-quality learning environment. Reporting directly to the College Principal, you will:

• Be confident in fulfilling RPIC (Responsible Person in Charge) duties, ensuring the service not only meets but exceeds NQF, EYLF, and licensing standards.
• Draw upon your leadership experience to mentor, inspire, and develop a team of educators and teachers.
• Coordinate the full operation of the centre, including staffing, compliance, programming, health, and safety, by upholding policies, QIP, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate success leading through Assessment and Rating with positive outcomes.
• Think strategically and creatively to solve challenges, foster continuous improvement, and develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, children, families, and the broader school community.
• Lead with warmth, care, and professionalism – balancing compliance excellence with a culture of joy, belonging, and learning.

• A Bachelor of Early Childhood or an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education (highly desirable)
• Current First Aid HLTAID004, WWC Check, Food Safety, and Child Protection certification
• At least four years' proven experience managing or directing an early learning service
• High-level knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and professional approach
• Familiarity with Xplor (or similar systems such as StoryPark) is highly desirable
• Ability to work a variety of shifts between 7 am and 6 pm, with autonomy to design your own roster
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyse data and make meaningful business decisions

If this sounds like your next career move – or if you are exploring your options and would like to discuss whether this role is right for you – apply now for a confidential conversation.

At Early Years Talent, we connect passionate early childhood educators, teachers, and leaders with opportunities across boutique exceeding early learning services, community-managed not-for-profits, and independent schools.