About the role

Austral Community Preschool is looking for an experienced Service Director to lead and manage our early childhood education and care service. As the Service Director, you will be responsible for the overall operations, strategic direction, and compliance of our preschool located in Austral, NSW. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education to the children in our community.

What you'll be doing

Providing strong educational leadership and vision for the preschool

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service, including staffing, programming, and compliance

Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with families, the community, and regulatory bodies

Ensuring the preschool meets all relevant legislation, regulations, and quality standards

Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and improvement plans

Managing the preschool's budget and resources effectively

Supporting, mentoring, and leading the preschool team

Advocating for the rights and needs of children and families

What we're looking for

Relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in a senior leadership role within the early childhood education and care sector

Demonstrated success in managing the operations of an early childhood service

Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and applicable regulations

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of educators

Commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate programs

Passion for making a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families

What we offer

At Austral Community Preschool, we are committed to supporting our employees' professional and personal growth. We offer a competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, and opportunities for ongoing training and development. Our preschool fosters a collaborative and positive work environment, where employees are valued and encouraged to contribute their unique skills and expertise.

About us

Austral Community Preschool is a well-established early childhood education and care service, providing high-quality care and education to families in the local community for over 30 years. We are dedicated to nurturing the growth, development, and wellbeing of all children in our care, and to working in partnership with families to support their children's learning and development.

If you are an experienced and passionate early childhood educator who is ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Apply now to be part of our dedicated team at Austral Community Preschool.

We kindly request that candidates that wish to apply for this role, please submit your resume through the seek application process. We will not be taking phone calls regarding this position as we are short staffed in the office. Candidates that are successful will be contacted by the current service director