Director, Curry Kids Early Learning Centre – Growth Leader

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

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.