Director of Early Learning — New Centre, Housing & RDO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $125,000–$135,000 per annum + 4

Housing provided

Monthly RDO

Personal (Sick) Leave

Five weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Professional leadership support

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council seeks an experienced Director of Child Care (Nominated Supervisor) to guide Curry Kids Early Learning Centre through a growth phase and a move into a brand-new centre designed for 100 children. You will lead a capable team, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver high‑quality educational practice during the transition.

You will oversee operations, staffing, budgets and community engagement, balancing leadership, care and day‑to‑day management to benefit children,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-equivalent.
• Demonstrated early childhood leadership experience and capability to undertake Nominated Supervisor responsibilities.
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Current approved First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management qualifications.
• Queensland child protection and national child safety training.
• Experience as Centre Director, Assistant Director, or Nominated Supervisor or similar senior leadership.
• Experience supporting establishment, transition or improvement of an early childhood service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of early childhood professionals; promote collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee high‑quality educational programs aligned with NQF, NQS and EYLF.
• Coordinate operational readiness for the new centre including staffing and systems.
• Manage service operations, including rostering, enrolments, budgets and performance.
• Maintain child‑safe culture and regulatory compliance.
• Build relationships with children, families and the community.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring team

Financial management

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Cloncurry Shire Council seeks an experienced Director of Child Care (Nominated Supervisor) to guide Curry Kids Early Learning Centre through a growth phase and a move into a brand-new centre designed for 100 children. You will lead a capable team, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver high‑quality educational practice during the transition.

You will oversee operations, staffing, budgets and community engagement, balancing leadership, care and day‑to‑day management to benefit children,