Center Director

St Nicholas; Forster; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

mnBenefits program

Competitive salary + super + worker/RS

Employer-funded parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

EAP and flu injections

50% childcare fees

Staff referral bonuses

Job summary

St Nicholas Early Education in Forster, NSW seeks a Centre Director for a temporary, full-time role to lead the local team and advance the centre as a leading early education provider. You will collaborate with a proactive leadership group, access strong training, development and mentoring, and drive quality across operations and curriculum.

The successful candidate will bring leadership, innovation and a passion for early education, supporting families and children in the community through a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Centre Director
• Proven ability in administrative procedures, curriculum development, parent and community liaison
• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
• Knowledge of CCSS childcare subsidy requirements and software for compliance
• Willing to be Nominated Supervisor under relevant legislation
• Ability to support the Early Learning Years Framework with the centre curriculum
• Experience managing a budget for an Early Education Centre

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Curriculum development

Staff development

WHS knowledge

Community liaison

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services or Degree in Early Childhood Teaching

Tools

Childcare software

Job description

Create a nurturing learning environment with support from a dedicated Admin Officer and leadership team on a temporary, Full-Time Basis.

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Centre Director to lead our Forster team! This is your chance to build and inspire a dedicated educational team while establishing the centre as a leading provider of early childhood education and care in the community.

At St Nicholas Early Education, our leadership team is highly valued and works closely together to deliver exceptional services to families. With access to strong training, development, and mentoring programs, you’ll have the support needed to thrive in your role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Centre Director to showcase their leadership, innovation, and passion for early education. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic leadership team while making a lasting impact on children, families, and the growing Forster Service. This role will be offered on a Temporary, Full-Time basis until September 2027.

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:

• mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
• Competitive Salary + Worker Retention Allowance + Super
• Additional Support: An experienced and dedicated administration officer to support you in your role
• Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
• Growth: Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
• Facilities: State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
• Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;
• Fitness Passport (T&C's apply), EAP and flu injections
• 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
• $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

Experience / Criteria

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Centre Director
• Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training
• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of services requirements of the CCSS (childcare subsidy system) and ability to perform software application for compliance.
• Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations
• Demonstrated ability to successfully support the Early Learning Years Framework with the centre curriculum
• Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an Early Education Centre

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children’s Services or Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as identified by Australian Children’s Education and care Authority
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• Working with Children Check verification number
• Approved child protection training certificate

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.