Director Child Care x 2

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

RDO (rostered day off)

12% superannuation

Leave entitlements

Training and development

Fitness Passport

Social clubs

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking an energetic Child Care Director for Kings Park or Hassall Grove to lead daily centre operations and a team of educators. You will oversee programs, budgets, enrolments and regulatory compliance while partnering with families and Council to deliver quality learning and care.

You will provide coaching and professional development to staff, support quality improvement, and promote safe, inclusive environments that support children's learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of a child care centre.
• Lead a team of educators to deliver high quality education and care.
• Oversee educational programs and review teaching plans.
• Organise educator rosters and monitor centre budgets.
• Ensure legislative and regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintain strong relationships with families and manage enrolments.
• Collaborate with Council to keep the centre running smoothly.
• Provide coaching, supervision and professional development for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

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.

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