Director Child Care (Nominated Supervisor)

Cloncurry Shire Council; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council housing

Monthly RDO (13 per year)

Five weeks annual leave with leave 17.

Mobile phone and laptop

Professional support from leadership

Sick leave

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an experienced Director to lead Curry Kids Early Learning Centre through growth and transformation. You will shape educational practice and oversee operations in a new, purpose-built centre for up to 100 children.

As Nominated Supervisor, you will mentor a professional team, ensure regulatory compliance and drive quality programs aligned with the National Quality Framework, while delivering strong community outcomes in Cloncurry.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in early childhood education and care.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of early childhood professionals.
• Oversee educational programs aligned with NQF, NQS and EYLF.
• Coordinate readiness for the new centre including staffing, resources and systems.
• Manage operations: rostering, enrolments, budgets and performance.
• Maintain child-safe culture and regulatory obligations.
• Build relationships with children, families and community.

Skills

Leadership experience

NQF regulatory knowledge

Educator mentoring

Operational management

Communication & relationships

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Director Child Care (Nominated Supervisor)

Shape the future of early learning in Cloncurry.

A new centre. A growing community. An opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated early childhood leader to guide Curry Kids Early Learning Centre through an important period of growth and transformation.

With a brand-new, purpose-built early learning centre designed to accommodate up to 100 children, this is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of early childhood education in Cloncurry. From developing a capable and confident team to strengthening educational practice and supporting the transition into the new facility, your leadership will make a meaningful difference to children, families and the wider community.

Whether you are an established Centre Director or an experienced early childhood leader ready to take the next step, we are looking for someone who can bring the right balance of leadership, care and operational expertise.

What We Offer:

• Permanent Full-Time - Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - $125,000 to $135,000 per annum (Depending on Qualifications and Experience) + Superannuation
• Housing provided: Council housing as part of your package
• Monthly RDO (13 per year)
• Personal (Sick) Leave
• Five weeks annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading
• Mobile phone and laptop provided for the duration of the appointment
• Professional support from Council's Community Services leadership and project teams.

About The Role:

Reporting to the Director Community Services, you will provide leadership and operational oversight of Curry Kids Early Learning Centre, ensuring a safe, inclusive and high-quality learning environment for every child.

As the Nominated Supervisor, you will play a central role in preparing the service for its transition into the new facility while maintaining strong educational standards, regulatory compliance and effective day-to-day operations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of early childhood professionals, promoting collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing high-quality educational programs aligned with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Coordinating operational readiness for the new centre, including staffing, resources, systems and regulatory requirements.
• Managing service operations, including workforce planning, rostering, enrolments, budgets and service performance.
• Maintaining a strong child-safe culture and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and regulatory obligations.
• Building meaningful relationships with children, families and the broader community, fostering trust, inclusion and confidence in the service.

About You:

You are a confident, approachable and hands-on leader who understands that great early childhood education begins with a strong team and a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing.

You know how to bring people together, support educators to reach their potential and make sound decisions when priorities compete. You are equally comfortable guiding educational practice, engaging with families and managing the operational responsibilities of a busy early learning service.

Most importantly, you see this opportunity as more than managing a centre. You want to contribute to something meaningful for the children, families and community of Cloncurry.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven leadership experience within an early childhood education and care setting.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, child protection requirements and regulatory compliance.
• The ability to mentor, motivate and develop educators while maintaining high professional standards.
• Sound organisational, financial and operational management skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving capabilities.
• The confidence and adaptability to lead teams through change while maintaining service quality.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent or higher qualification.
• Demonstrated early childhood leadership experience and the capability and suitability to undertake the responsibilities of Nominated Supervisor.
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Current approved First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma management qualifications.
• Required Queensland child protection and national child safety training, including applicable advanced training.
  
• Experience as a Centre Director, Assistant Director, Nominated Supervisor or in a comparable senior leadership position.
• Experience supporting the establishment, transition or improvement of an early childhood education and care service.
• Demonstrated experience in Assessment and Rating, Quality Improvement Planning and educator development.

For a more detailed job outline, please see the attached Position Description.

Locals are encouraged to apply!

Applications close on 27 November 2026 at 12 PM

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.