Director Child Care

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time role

35-hour week

12% superannuation

Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Training & development

Job summary

Blacktown City Council invites applications for a Child Care Director at Kids Early Learning Kings Park or Hassall Grove. You will manage daily operations, lead educators, oversee educational programs and ensure regulatory compliance, while building relationships with families and the Council.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a 35-hour week, rostered day off, 12% superannuation, ongoing training and development, and access to Fitness Passport and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of educators in a childcare setting.
• Ability to oversee educational programs and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication with families and Council, plus rostering and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of a child care centre and lead educators.
• Oversee educational programs and review learning activities.
• Organise educator rosters and monitor centre budgets.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Coaching

Professional development

Budget monitoring

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 35-hour working 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.

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Serena Quigley on 9839 6868

Internal ref: BCC1004 and BCC1035