Director Child Care

Apply Now; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RDO

12% superannuation

Leave entitlements

Training and development

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council invites applications for a Child Care Director across Kids Early Learning Kings Park or Hassall Grove. You will lead a team to deliver high-quality education and care, oversee programs and budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with an entry-level salary starting at $1,940.24 per week, plus a RDO per fortnight, 12% superannuation and ongoing development support.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education and care.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Commitment to child safety and learning outcomes.
• Ability to liaise with families and council.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of a child care centre.
• Lead educators and supervise educational programs.
• Manage budgets and enrolments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety.
• Build relationships with families and council.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Program development

Regulatory compliance

Communication with families

Tools

Roster software

Job description

Serve with purpose. Grow through community.

Kids Early Learning operates 33 services across the Blacktown local government area, including 7 Outside School Hours Care services, 22 Long Day Care services and 3 Preschool services. Our services support local children and families through quality education and care in safe, welcoming environments.

As a Child Care Director at Kids Early Learning Kings Park or Hassall Grove, you manage the day to day operation of a child care centre and lead a team of educators to deliver high quality education and care. You oversee educational programs, review and support programming, organise educator rosters, monitor centre budgets and ensure legislative and regulatory requirements are met. You maintain strong relationships with families, keep parents informed about their child’s learning and development, manage waiting lists and enrolments, and work closely with Council to ensure the centre runs smoothly.

Your leadership supports positive outcomes for children, families and educators. You provide coaching, supervision and professional development opportunities that help educators strengthen their skills and practice. You lead quality improvement planning, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and ensure the service continues to meet high standards of learning, wellbeing and care.

Enjoy working in a supportive and collaborative environment where your contribution is valued. Every day brings opportunities to learn, build capability and make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families.

If you are an energetic, reliable and caring early childhood professional who enjoys leading people, supporting families and creating positive learning environments, this role could be a great fit for you.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,940.24 per week
• a Rostered Day Off (RDO) per fortnight
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Contact officer: Serena Quigley on 9839 6868
Internal ref: BCC1004 and BCC1035