About Us

The Hills Little Learners is a small privately owned, family orientated early learning centre located in Seven Hills. Our centre prides itself on providing a stimulating and dynamic educational program which is derived from the interests and learning needs of each individual child. The Service caters for children aged 0 to 5 years, including a pre-school program.

We are currently seeking an experienced Director to join our beautiful 28 place centre on a 12 month temporary contract (maternity leave cover), who has the capacity to oversee the centre, starting in September 2025.

Position Objectives:

The Director is accountable to the Approved Provider for the overall operation, management and administration of the Service, ensuring that:

Pedagogical leadership is provided to ensure quality care and educational programs for children, and direction, support and continuous learning for staff

The educational leader is supported and our educational program continues to be implemented to meet the ongoing needs of the children.

The philosophy, policies and procedures of the service are upheld, implemented and reviewed regularly to meet relevant requirements

Licensing regulations are met as a minimum operational standard within the service

The service attains and maintains Quality Assurance accreditation

The service implements the Early Years Learning Framework

All relevant legal and statutory requirements are monitored, complied with an implemented

The staff and families of the service are encouraged to contribute to the quality and success of the service.

Skills, knowledge and experience:

Highly developed pedagogical leadership skills

Highly developed program and curriculum planning and evaluation skills, with a sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework

Sound observation and reporting skills

Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and verbal and written communication skills

Effective administration, business, marketing and financial management skills

Effective operational, supervisory and human resource management skills

Effective time management skills

Ability to interact with children in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner

Ability to assist families in a sensitive supportive and professional manner

Ability to develop and implement policy and procedures

Ability to cope effectively in an emergency or stressful situation

Sound knowledge of relevant state and federal government legal compliance requirements relating to childcare

Sound knowledge of Quality Assurance

Experience using the Microsoft suite of Office products, and use of laptop and tablet technology is essential

Experience using OWNA is preferred but not essential

Essential Criteria:

Diploma of Children's Services or Bachelor of Early Childhood

Current First Aid Certificate

Anaphylaxis qualification

Current Working With Children Check

Current Police Check

Updated Child Protection (within last 12m, or willing to obtain)

Ability to work shifts between 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday

Sound knowledge of the NQF, NQS and EYLF

At least two years management experience

Experienced working with children aged 0-5

Be willing to commit to the 12 month temporary contract

Benefits of working with us:

Competitive performance bonus scheme

Encouraging and supportive Approved Providers and educators

Childcare discounts

Close knit, family-oriented community

Stimulating indoor and outdoor space and educational and leading early learning resources

Modern technology

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Staff Wellness program