Coordinator (Director) Early Learning Services

Council Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Fitness Passport

Sponsored Study Program

Employee Rewards Program

Employee Assistance Program

4 weeks annual leave

MyLeave

Job summary

Georges River Council is seeking a Coordinator (Director) Early Learning Services to lead the South Hurstville Kindergarten and associated services. You will oversee education programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement while supporting educators to thrive.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge and budget management, with a focus on child safety, inclusion and high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Teaching or a related discipline.
• Current Working with Children Check and Child Protection, First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications.
• Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an early childhood education and care setting.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop teams to deliver high-quality education and care.
• Experience managing staff performance, service operations and budgets.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to child safety, inclusion and continuous improvement, underpinned by the Child Safe Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Early Learning Service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and care for children and families.
• Undertake the role of Nominated Supervisor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, including the Service's Quality Improvement Plan.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, community stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to strategic planning, operational planning and budget development.
• Champion child-safe practices, inclusion and wellbeing across the service.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or related discipline

Job description

Coordinator (Director) Early Learning Services

Georges River Council operates five Early Learning Services across Beverly Hills, Carss Park, Penshurst, South Hurstville and Oatley West, supporting approximately 400 children and their families. Our services deliver high-quality, play-based education and care in safe, inclusive and engaging environments. We are proud that three of our services hold an Exceeding National Quality Standard rating, reflecting our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

The Role

As the Coordinator at South Hurstville Kindergarten, you will lead the delivery of high-quality education and care programs that support children, families and the broader community.

Acting as the Nominated Supervisor, you will lead a team of early childhood professionals and oversee the strategic and operational management of the service. This includes ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement, developing staff, managing budgets and fostering strong relationships with families and stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments while supporting educators to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Early Learning Service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and care for children and families.
• Undertake the role of Nominated Supervisor and ensure compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law, Regulations, National Quality Framework and Council policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including the development, implementation and review of the Service's Quality Improvement Plan.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a positive culture of collaboration, accountability and professional growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, community stakeholders and regulatory bodies to support positive service outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic planning, operational planning and budget development to ensure sustainable and effective service delivery.
• Champion child-safe practices, inclusion and the rights and wellbeing of children, ensuring these principles are embedded across all aspects of the service.

About You

You are an experienced early childhood leader with a passion for high-quality education and care. You bring strong leadership skills, sound knowledge of the regulatory framework and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children, families and communities

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Teaching or a related discipline.
• Current Working with Children Check and Child Protection, First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications.
• Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within an early childhood education and care setting.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop teams to deliver high-quality education and care.
• Experience managing staff performance, service operations and budgets.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to child safety, inclusion and continuous improvement, underpinned by a sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity – 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $109,499.94 to $126,872.04 per annum, plus 12% superannuation, dependent on skills and experience.
• Council benefits include:
• Generous leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave, 1-week MyLeave (supporting your health and wellbeing), 14 weeks parental leave and long service leave after 5 years.
• Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Award pay increases of 8% over the next two years
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including a Sponsored Study Program
• Employee Rewards Program
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

Closing Date: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold unlimited working rights in Australia (no visa restrictions) to apply for this position.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.