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

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

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