Centre Director - ECT or Diploma qualified

The Hub: Preschool and Early Education Academy; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hub: Preschool and Early Education Academy seeks a dynamic Hub Director for our Cameron Park service. You will lead a team of educators, build strong community ties and drive contemporary early childhood practice within an architecturally designed centre.

You will take on Nominated Supervisor responsibilities, meet regulatory standards, and work with a cross‑functional support team to ensure exceptional outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in an early education service.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for Education and Care services.
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Ability to formulate and implement policies and procedures.
• Excellent written, verbal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire centre staff to deliver high-quality programs.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Ensure services meet industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Hub head office and other Directors for continuous improvement.
• Implement Hub policies and procedures across the service.
• Support the service as Nominated Supervisor when required.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Policy implementation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Hub: Preschool and Early Education Academy – District Park NSW

The Hub Preschool and Early Education Academy is seeking a dynamic and values-driven Early Childhood professionalto step into a Director roleat our newest Hub service in Cameron Park.

The Cameron Park development is nearing completion and we are seeking expressions of interest from applicants for a February 2027 start.

Our architecturally designed development has been designed with Early Years learning at its core and is nestled within a new local community. Our playscape designs feature mud kitchens, a nest swing, creek beds and sandstone sandpits, backing onto treescape property.

The Hub is a locally owned and operated early childhood organisation, with six services across the Newcastle and Hunter region. We are proud of our strong community connections, progressive pedagogy and our commitment to putting care, relationships and children at the centre of everything we do.

This role is more than a "desk-bound" Director role.

As a Hub Director, you will:

• Lead and inspire a team of passionate educators
• Build strong, genuine relationships with children, families and your local community
• Drive high-quality and engaging programs grounded in contemporary early childhood practice
• Be supported by a dedicated operational team, including the Pedagogical Leader, Training Manager and both Compliance and Operations support
• Be part of a collaborative leadership teamthat gathers regularly to reflect, learn, problem-solve and grow together

Our Commitment to Children and Families:

• We are a Child Safe Organisation, upholding strong child safety policies and procedures.
• We place children at the centre of all decision-making, ensuring they learn and develop in a safe and nurturing environment.
• We work closely with families to support each child’s health, safety and wellbeing.
• We are committed to continuous improvementin educational practices and outcomes for all children.
• We promote and uphold the rights and best interests of every childin our care.
• We actively support a culture of zero tolerancefor child maltreatment, abuse, or neglect.
• Our staff participate in regular professional developmentin child protection to stay informed and proactive.

Overall position objective:

The Centre Director is responsible for the implementation of operational strategies and to support the service to meet quality and financial expectations.

Broadly, the role ensures the service is operating within industry and governmental standards and regulations and systems are in place to support compliance at all levels.

This includes:

• Leading and supporting centre staff for the effective operations at the service;
• Ensuring that the service is operating within industry and governmental standards and regulations;
• Developing a culture of teamwork and cooperation with all centre staff and other Hub team members;
• Using autonomy and initiative to support best practice across all facets of operations.
• Developing strong relationships with children and families supported by the service.
• Implementing the policies and associated procedures of The Hub at all times.
• Working with HO team and Directors across The Hub , towards continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency in all areas of The Hub.
• Work in accordance with the requirements of the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010, Education and Care Services National Regulationsand the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care.
• Work in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Early Childhood Australia.

We are seeking a degree qualified Early Childhood Teacher OR a Diploma qualified Candidate who has experience as a Nominated Supervisor.

Our successful candidate must be able to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor for an Early Education service.

Also :

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role in an early education service.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Regulatory requirements for Education and Care services.
• Sound knowledge and implementation of the National Quality Framework.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead and manage staff including evaluating performance.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement policies and procedures.
• Excellent written, verbal and negotiation skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff.

A Demonstrated understanding of:

• Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting;
• Workplace Health and Safety issues.
• Working with Children Check verification number.