General Manager

Place Children at the Heart of Strategy and Practice
General Manager, Children | Catholic Early EdCare
The Organisation
Catholic Early EdCare (CEEC) is one of Queensland's leading providers of early childhood education and care, supporting families and communities through more than 134 Long Day Care, Kindergarten, and Outside School Hours Care services across Southeast Queensland.

Guided by a strong commitment to inclusion and excellence, CEEC is dedicated to delivering exceptional learning, safety, and wellbeing outcomes for children. As we continue our journey of strategic growth and transformation, we are strengthening our leadership structure to ensure children remain at the centre of everything we do.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an inspirational and strategic leader to join our senior leadership team as
General Manager, Children
.

Reporting directly to the Director, this role is pivotal in shaping the future of early learning across CEEC. You will be responsible for developing and delivering CEEC's Children Strategy; encompassing pedagogy, inclusion, child voice, and wellbeing, ensuring that every child's experience reflects excellence, care, and belonging.

Working in close partnership with the General Managers of People, Customer, and Safety, you will ensure CEEC's systems, culture, and practices consistently deliver high-quality outcomes that meet and exceed the National Quality Standard.

This is a rare opportunity to lead at system level, creating environments where children's voices are heard, inclusion is embraced, and educators are empowered to deliver the highest quality learning experiences.

Your Impact
As General Manager, Children, You Will

• Lead the design and implementation of CEEC's Children Strategy across pedagogy, inclusion, child voice, and wellbeing.
• Champion a child-first culture that informs every policy, decision, and daily practice.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve consistent "Meeting" and "Exceeding" NQS ratings.
• Embed evidence-informed pedagogy aligned with the EYLF, QKLG, and and CEEC's values-based approach to education.
• Strengthen inclusion and wellbeing outcomes for all children, particularly those with diverse backgrounds and additional needs.
• Lead and inspire professionals and practice leaders dedicated to child-centred excellence.
• Partner across CEEC's senior leadership to ensure every initiative advances our mission and purpose.

About You
You are a visionary leader and advocate for children, with deep expertise in early childhood education and a strong understanding of pedagogy, quality, and inclusion. You thrive in complex environments where influence, collaboration, and strategy are key.

You Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (mandatory) and postgraduate qualifications in Education, Leadership, or a related field (highly regarded).
• Extensive senior leadership experience within the early childhood, education, or child-centred sectors.
• A proven ability to deliver system-wide improvements in pedagogy, quality, and inclusion.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and experience leading reform or cultural transformation.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate strategy into action.
• A leadership style grounded in integrity, collaboration, and purpose.

Why Join CEEC?

• Lead strategy and impact across one of Queensland's largest early education networks.
• Be part of a high-performing senior leadership team shaping the future of early learning.
• Work for a mission-led, values-based organisation committed to children's wellbeing and inclusion.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.

To Apply
To express your interest, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your alignment with this opportunity.

Our Commitment to Safety
Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.