Service Director | Flexible Rostering & Above‑Award Pay

Coast Services Group; Gosford; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Award salary

Worker Retention Payment

Professional development funded

Flexible rostering

Job summary

Educate Early Learning on the Central Coast is seeking a Service Director and Nominated Supervisor to lead a 70‑place centre. You’ll shape the service, mentor staff, and build strong community relationships while maintaining high quality and compliance.

With a new leadership team and strong backing, you’ll guide enrolments and budget management and contribute to a funded professional development pathway. This is a full‑time role in a supportive, not‑for‑profit environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience as a Director, Assistant Director or Educational Leader.
• Warm, decisive leadership that builds trust and upholds high standards.
• Strong knowledge of the NQF, child protection and WHS requirements.
• Current WWCC, First Aid/CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, and Child Protection Training (or willingness to obtain).
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency – no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of educators to deliver high‑quality, play‑based programs under EYLF V2.0 and NQF.
• Champion child safety and wellbeing, ensuring safety, compliance and quality.
• Coach, mentor and develop Educational Leader and room leaders.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families and the Woy Woy community.
• Drive enrolments, manage the budget with finance team support, and keep occupancy strong.
• Set the standard for integrity, honesty and respect in all operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Budgeting

Enrollment drive

Child safety & wellbeing

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent)

Job description

Educate Early Learning on the Central Coast is seeking a Service Director and Nominated Supervisor to lead a 70‑place centre. You’ll shape the service, mentor staff, and build strong community relationships while maintaining high quality and compliance.

With a new leadership team and strong backing, you’ll guide enrolments and budget management and contribute to a funded professional development pathway. This is a full‑time role in a supportive, not‑for‑profit environment.