• $94,934 to $109,174 (gross) per annum, plus 11% superannuation 
• Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week, with the potential of a 9-day fortnight
• Winter concessional leave entitlement
• Family friendly policies and professional development opportunities

Working for Waverley Council you’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team environment which offers ongoing coaching, competitive above award rates, flexible work options, access to wellbeing programs such as our Employee Assistance Program and other benefits unique to the sector. 

Our early childhood services are community focused and well established. Since the 1970s, Council has had a strong and unique involvement in services for children and families. Council runs high quality services including four Early Education Centres, a Family Day Care Service, and a Family Support Program. 

Waverley Council is currently looking for an exceptional, warm, friendly Director to lead our Mill Hill Early Education Centre. 

The position will involve:

• Lead, mentor, and support collaborative team work to deliver a high-quality innovative early education and care program for children 0-5 years
• Manage centre performance and enrolments to actively attract and retain families and children, with the ability to build strong relationships
• Advocate for the rights of children to support inclusive practices and their voice
• Lead compliance and implementation of regulatory requirements and to review and follow policies and procedures, including having an excellent understanding of child protection guidelines and child safe standards
• Communication skills that support building relationships with children, families, community, and positive performance and professional outcomes of team members
• Demonstrated familiarity and strong commitment to the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework, to lead continuous improvement.  

The ideal applicants will be a dedicated professional, who are enthusiastic and reliable, willing to learn and grow in a well-supported environment.  

You will have:

• Degree in Early Childhood as approved by the NSW Department of Education
• Demonstrated Early Childhood Director and Teaching experience, 3 years minimum
• Management skills including leadership, team building and staff development
• Excellent knowledge of federal and state regulations, guidelines and policies relating to Early Education and Care
• Eligibility and willingness to apply for Nominated Supervisor, in accordance with regulatory requirements
• NSW Working with Children Check, and Police Check
• Current First Aid, CPR and Child Protection qualification
• Two doses of approved COVID-19 vaccination, with the willingness to comply with additional health requirements (including booster vaccination)

For more information on the Mill Hill Early Education Centre, please see here.

Waverley is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a broad range of services, programs and initiatives, Waverley is one of the leading local government areas in NSW. Taking in some of Sydney's most beautiful beaches including the world famous Bondi Beach, and encompassing part of Sydney's global economic corridor at Bondi Junction, Waverley Council is an amazing place to broaden your career. 

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. 

If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Human Resources team at [email protected], using the subject line: Director - Early Education Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Michelle Carrick on (02) 9083 8621. 

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.