Kudos Services (Kudos) is a vibrant, innovative, and enterprising organisation that exists to provide services to empower children, young people and adults to achieve positive outcomes that support them to reach their full potential.

We’re looking for a people-focused leader who knows how to bring out the best in others. The Head of Early Years is a dynamic position responsible for driving the growth, profitability, and strategic service improvement of Early Childhood Services. If you are a leader who drives performance, mentors Service Area Managers, and fosters a collaborative, outcomes-focused culture to uphold best-practice service delivery, this role is for you!

Why Join Kudos?

At Kudos, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of something truly unique. As Australia’s first employee-led mutual, our people don’t just deliver services they shape them. Your voice matters here. You’ll have real influence, the freedom to lead with purpose, and the opportunity to help us grow in bold and meaningful ways.

We’re passionate about delivering high-quality NDIS services that genuinely change lives. With heart, camaraderie, knowledge, and innovation at our core, we’ve built a values-driven culture that empowers every team member to thrive.

And because we believe great people deserve great support, we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Bonus leave days and salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Real opportunities for leadership and career development

Join us and be part of a workplace that’s pioneering, purposeful, and proudly different.

About the Role

As the Head of Early Years, you'll report directly to the COO and be responsible for the strategy, performance and quality of our early childhood programs. You’ll lead and mentor Service Area Managers, drive best practice, build a collaborative and empowered culture, and ensure the division meets (and exceeds) its service goals.

This role blends strategic thinking with operational delivery, ideal for someone who thrives in leadership and wants to make a visible difference across communities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the Early Childhood division across performance, culture, innovation, and compliance
• Drive a service model that is financially sustainable, outcomes-focused, and deeply person-centred
• Empower Service Area Managers and operational leaders through coaching, development and clear performance frameworks
• Monitor sector trends and funding shifts, turning insights into innovation
• Collaborate across Kudos to foster a strong “one team” culture
• Engage meaningfully with stakeholders, families, and funding bodies to grow trust and impact

What You'll Bring

• Experience leading complex allied health, NDIS or early childhood teams
• Exceptional leadership and coaching skills you bring out the best in others
• Confidence in navigating contracts, compliance and governance in the NDIS or community sector
• Financial acumen you're comfortable with budgets, KPIs, and balancing service quality with sustainability
• A passion for inclusive, person-led practice and positive social outcomes
• Tertiary qualifications in allied health or a related field (AHPRA or equivalent membership eligibility required)

Location: Based at Unley

How to Apply: Apply via Seek with a Cover Letter & Resume. For more info, email [email protected]