Service Director / Nominated Supervisor – Above-Award pay and real flexibility

Educate Early Learning; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; 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 seeks a Service Director and Nominated Supervisor to lead a 70‑place service in a fresh chapter under new leadership. You’ll have backing to set the tone, build a proud team and shape the service’s reputation within the community.

You’ll lead a skilled team, drive enrolments, manage the budget with support, and enjoy above‑award pay and funded professional development in a flexible, values‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent
• Experience as a Director, Assistant Director or Educational Leader and ready to step up
• Warm and decisive leadership that builds trust and 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 the EYLF V2.0 and the National Quality Framework
• Champion child safety and wellbeing, and keep the service safe, compliant and high‑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 support from our finance team, and keep occupancy strong
• Set the standard for how we work, with integrity, honesty and respect

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services

Experience as Director/Assistant Director/Educational Leader

Warm and decisive leadership; builds trust

Knowledge of NQF, child protection and WHS

WWCC, First Aid/CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis, Child Protection Training (or willingness to obtain)

Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency (no visa sponsorship)

Job description

Service Director / Nominated Supervisor – Above-Award pay and real flexibility

Lead a centre at the start of something new

Educate Early Learning is on the Central Coast and run by a not-for-profit. We’re entering an exciting new chapter under new leadership, and our 70 place is ready for a Director who wants to make it their own.

You’ll be joining at the right moment. You’ll have the backing, the resources and the freedom to set the tone, build a team you’re proud of, and shape the centre’s reputation in the community.

What’s on offer

• Genuinely off the floor. This is a full-time Director role. You’ll have the time to lead, coach your team, build family relationships and keep on top of quality, rather than covering rooms.
• A fresh start with real backing. A new General Manager, a supportive Portfolio Manager and a leadership team invested in your success. You’ll work with people who support you in the service throughout the week.
• Well resourced. Investment in your service, your team and your environment, so you can focus on quality.
• Above-Award salary, plus the Worker Retention Payment.
• Professional development that’s actually funded. We’re building a structured PD menu and leadership pathway, and you’ll help shape it.
• A team culture we’re actively investing in. Protected programming and non-contact time for educators, monthly educator recognition awards, a staff referral program, and traineeships.
• Flexible rostering across a supportive 4-service organisation.

About the role

As Service Director and Nominated Supervisor, you’ll:

• Lead and inspire a team of educators to deliver high-quality, play-based programs under the EYLF V2.0 and the National Quality Framework
• Champion child safety and wellbeing, and keep the service safe, compliant and high-quality
• Coach, mentor and develop your Educational Leader and room leaders
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families and the Woy Woy community
• Drive enrolments, manage the budget with support from our finance team, and keep occupancy strong
• Set the standard for how we work, with integrity, honesty and respect

About you

Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent) as a minimum.

Experience as a Director, Assistant Director or Educational Leader, and ready to step up

A leader who is warm and decisive, and who builds trust and holds 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